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Saturday, December 22, 2012

How to Switch From an Electric to Gas Hot Water System

By Sofia Esper


So, you want to buy a new gas hot water system. This is a wise decision. This choice is very advantageous. A new gas system will save you plenty of money. Getting a reduction in your monthly heating bills is a huge perk that you can look forward to.

It is good to know that you are doing a lot of decrease greenhouse gases. In addition to solar and heat pump hot water systems, a gas hot water system is a very low emission option for heating water. These low emission options emit almost three times less than a standard electric hot water system.This is one of the main reasons that the Australian government began phasing out the use of electric water heaters as of 2010.Not only will your decision follow regulations, but it will also help save the environment.

Now that you have made this important decision, what is your next step? First, find out what the regulations are for your particular region. Determine what is required to install a new gas hot water system. Much of what you do next will be based upon the information that you get during this stage. For instance, if you do not have gas in your home, you will have to use bottled gas as an alternative.

Also, will you get a regular storage water heater or an instantaneous one? An instantaneous system will always have flowing water. It does not have a storage container. Keep in mind that continuous water means a higher water bill. So, make the right decision for your household.

Next, make sure that you get the right person or company to install your new gas hot water system.It is very important that your new choice has all of his certification in gas plumbing and is also licensed.You cannot get a regular plumber.You will need a gas plumber who has experience in working with and connecting gas appliances.Make sure that you get plenty of good quotes and ensure that the installed system comes with a good warranty.

Once your new gas hot water system is installed, understand that you will probably have questions and concerns.After all, this is a change from an electric to a gas system.You don't want to have a new system in your home and be completely lost on how to use it.Utilize a company that has support after the installation.It might be wise to see if this company has a 24 hour plumber service. If you don't know how something works, then ask for an explanation.Choosing gas over electric was a smart move.Just make sure that your system is installed correctly by the right person and that you know how to properly use it.




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