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Aug 24, 2022

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Like most people, you probably take hot showers for granted. It’s hard to imagine life without them! Fortunately, water heating technology is constantly improving, and there are now some significant new advances in this area that can help make your life a lot more comfortable. In this blog post, A Better Plumber & Sewer will discuss some of the hottest new advances in water heating technology.

01: Tankless Water Heaters

Tankless water heaters are the newest development in ecologically friendly water heater technology. Traditional tank versions waste energy since heated water cools and needs to be heated again. Whereas tankless systems entirely omit the tank and only heat water when needed.

Tankless water heaters also use less room because they are significantly smaller than conventional ones. And because they don’t have a tank full of water, there’s no risk of leaks. Tankless water heaters also use up to 25% less energy than traditional ones, which may benefit both the budget and the environment over time.

02: Solar Water Heaters

Solar water heaters are worth considering if you’re looking for an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way to heat water. Solar panels are used in solar water heaters to capture solar energy and turn it into heat. The water in a storage tank is then heated using this heat.

Solar water heaters are very efficient and can save much money on utility bills. They are also eco-friendly because they rely on renewable energy from the sun to operate.

03: Geo-thermal Heat Pump Water Heaters

Geothermal heat pump water heaters are water heaters that use the earth’s natural heat to warm up the water. These systems use a ground loop to collect heat from the earth and then transfer it to the water in a storage tank.

In water heaters, heat is often drawn from the air during the warmer months and deep under the soil during the colder winter months. They are also eco-friendly because they rely on renewable energy from the earth to operate.

04: Air-Source Heat Pump Water Heaters

Air-source heat pump water heaters are a type of water heater that uses the air around it to warm up the water. As they use the air around them, they should be installed in a location that produces excessive heat, close to a furnace. These systems often have the effect of chilling the space where they are installed, making them ineffective in colder climates.

05: Under-Sink Kitchen Water Heaters

Hot water heating units can now be made smaller thanks to technological advances. Today’s cutting-edge kitchen sink ideas involve placing an under-sink water heater just beneath the kitchen sink for fast, on-demand hot water.

Under sink water heaters may be tankless or utilize a tiny tank of just 1-2 gallons to give hot water when and where you need it. For homeowners that want a lot of hot water at once and on-demand in the bathroom, under-sink water heaters can also be a fantastic alternative for the bathroom sink in addition to kitchen sinks.

At Better Plumber & Sewer, serving Arlington Heights, Illinois, we enjoy keeping up with all the newest plumbing developments, including innovative water heating technologies.

Call us today if you’re considering replacing your water heating system or want to learn more about your alternatives.

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