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Water Heaters

Water-Heater EF: How It Factors Into Your Purchase

Water-heater EF refers to the water-heater’s energy factor, which is based on the amount of hot water your water-heater produces per unit of fuel it consumes over a typical day. Your water-heater’s manual or the product literature provided by its … Continue reading

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Surefire Tips To Lower Your Water-Heating Costs

Energy costs remain high every year, leaving homeowners always on the lookout for ways to reduce their energy usage. One of the major energy consumers in any home is the water heater. Fortunately, there are several effective and simple things … Continue reading

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Tankless Water Heating: Need 2 Units, Or Will 1 Do?

Heating the water in a typical home can consume up to 20 to 30 percent of the energy used by the entire household. That number can be even higher in cold-weather climates like that of Connecticut. It really can get … Continue reading

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Water-Heating Costs: 3 Tips To Ease The Drain On Your Pocketbook

Water-heating costs can really add up over time and cost you piles of money. Luckily, a few simple tips can greatly reduce water-heating costs, freeing your pocketbook up for other expenses:

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It’s Getting Cold In Connecticut — Make Sure Your Water Heater Has Its Jacket

With winter weather just around the corner, wrap up your water heater for energy savings. Up to 25 percent of your home’s energy consumption may be attributed to the water heater. Try this simple test. If your water heater tank … Continue reading

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Water Heaters Consume A Lot Of Energy; Here’s How To Save

Looking to save money on your energy bill? A great place to start is your water heater. Although water heaters consume a lot of energy, several strategies can be employed to cut back and make your heater more efficient.  By … Continue reading

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Maintenance For Water Heaters

Conventional storage tank water heaters will last about 10 years if you never do any preventive maintenance on them. But, with some basic regularly scheduled maintenance, the life of water heaters can be extended by several years. You can take the following steps … Continue reading

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