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Standard gas water heaters ranked by energy-factor ratings (The Columbus Dispatch)

April 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Plumbing News

Q: I noticed a leak from my gas water heater, so

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Green Tip for Today

August 29th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News

How Efficient is Your Water Heater?Water heating accounts for approximately 15 percent of the average household’s total energy consumption. If your water heater is more than 10 years old it is likely running at less than 50 percent efficiency.To purchase the most efficient storage water heater for your needs, you need to know two numbers: first-hour rating (FHR) and energy factor (EF).FHR represents the amount of hot water your family uses during its busiest hour; the U.S. Department of Energy o

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Virginia Natural Gas to Promote Energy Efficiency Through New … – Trading Markets (press release)

July 15th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News

Virginia Natural Gas to Promote Energy Efficiency Through New
Trading Markets (press release), CA - Jul 7, 2008
Incentives would encourage customers to choose tanked units with either an energy factor of 0.62 or greater or a tankless water heater with an energy factor

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