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Tankless water heaters don’t always reduce energy bills (Los Angeles Times)

August 15th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News

Improper installation or product sizing can get in the way of any instant energy savings. Before installing, consider all the specifications. STEVE BROWNELL has a dim view of his tankless water heater, and he’s in denial about his utility bills.

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Go Green: Tankless Hot Water Heater

July 17th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News

By now you’ve probably heard of the popular tankless hot water heater. If not, you may have an interest if going green is an important issue to you. The tankless hot water heater is an efficient alternative to the conventional energy wasting tank type hot water heaters. Let’s take a look. Traditional tank type hot water heaters were designed in a time when energy savings was not a big issue. This is obvious when compared to tankless hot water heaters. Tank type hot water heaters constantly hav

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22 steps for saving energy and money

July 9th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News

For the average household, 10% per year energy savings is only about 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kwh) of energy/year. Here’s how doable that is: Many families could achieve the first 1,000 kwh/year of savings by washing clothes in cold water (770 kwh/yr); placing several major electronics, such as video and stereo systems, on a surge protector that can be switched off (47kwh/year); and brushing of their refrigerator’s condenser coils twice a year (392 kwh/year). Many families could get another 1,000

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Hybrid Technology Provides Energy and Water Savings – FOXBusiness

July 1st, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News

Hybrid Technology Provides Energy and Water Savings
FOXBusiness - Jun 20, 2008
“Eternal overcomes the limitations commonly found in today’s standard tank and tankless water heating systems such as sudden drops in water pressure,

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How tankless water heaters can help save energy

June 30th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News

Tankless water heaters work by heating water as it passes through the unit, which is typically mounted on the side of the home. The energy savings are substantial as the unit turns on only when a faucet opens looking for hot water. There’s no water to heat, and no continuous temperature to maintain. This Old House plumbing and heating contractor

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