Not so long ago in the past, all a Tampa homeowner needed to think about, when buying a new water heater, was whether their home called for gas or electric. That is definitely not the case today!
Traditional, tank-type water heaters have bulky water storage tanks, use a lot of energy to operate, and result in high utility bills and wasted energy. If you happen to use all the hot water in the tank quickly, you have to wait for a long while for the water to fill the tank and get hot again.
Today Tampa homeowners have more choices. Below, are 3 additional types of water heaters you might want to consider when buying your new water heater.
1) Tankless Water Heaters
A tankless water heater takes up less space and heats the water on demand. Tankless water heaters can use a gas burner or an electric coil. No matter the power source, they heat the water instantly and it can save you money on your energy bill because you are only heating the water once, compared to constantly heating the water that sits in the tank 24 hours a day.
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2) Hybrid Water Heaters
Hybrid water heaters are often referred to as heat pump water heaters. Hybrid water heaters operate by taking heat from the air. Working on a principle similar to refrigerators, they use a heat pump to compress surrounding air, expel the cool air, but retain the hot air for heating the water. And when more hot water is needed than the heat pump can produce, the hybrid function uses electrical coils to provide it. Hybrid water heaters are well suited for warm climates like ours in the Tampa, Florida.
3) Solar Water Heaters
Solar water heaters are becoming very popular because they use Earth’s sunlight, which is both abundant and free. Solar water heaters are the cheapest way to get hot water. Solar water heaters are installed either on your roof or in the yard. Solar water heaters can use either a direct or indirect circulation system, working with pumps to circulate water through solar collectors into storage tanks.
For all your water heater needs, call Cass Plumbing!
For all your water heater needs, contact the Tampa water heater experts at Cass Plumbing today at 813-265-9200. The water heater professionals at Cass Plumbing can help you decide if a tankless water heater, a hybrid water heater, a solar water heater, or the traditional tank-type water heater are right for you. At Cass Plumbing, we will consider all the factors, such as your family’s size, hot water usage, installation limitations, affordability and the amount of time it will take for the water heater investment will start to payback. Armed with this this information, you will have the ability to make the best decision for your Tampa home.
Call Cass Plumbing today at (813) 265-9200
