When you can’t get your morning shower to warm up, it’s an obvious symptom of a broken hot water system. You can also have the reverse problem with a broken thermostat, heating your water to dangerous levels. For an estimate on your hot water repair, hot water maintenance, or the installation of a new hot water system in Inner West Sydney, call us today.
Even if your hot water system hasn’t completely failed you, there are compelling reasons to consider replacing it. Running a contemporary, energy-efficient system saves you money in the long run, and keeping your house’s systems up to date can raise the overall value of your home.
Inner West Hot Water System Types
Electric, heat pump, gas, and solar are the four main types of hot water systems, each having its own set of advantages and disadvantages:
1. Electric Hot Water – Water is heated by electric equipment and stored in a tank until it is needed. These systems have cheap starting expenses, but they can take up a lot of room. They also take a while to refill with useful hot water after they’ve been drained, don’t work at all during a power outage, and have the greatest long-term operating costs.
2. Heat pump-based systems utilize electricity as well, but much less of it, resulting in significantly enhanced energy efficiency and longer longevity. However, the initial setup costs are more than for simple electric-powered devices.
3. Gas-powered systems are less expensive to operate, can operate in the event of a power loss, and can heat far more water than electric systems. They are, however, more expensive to install at first.
4. Solar-powered systems are typically more expensive to install than electric or gas-powered systems, and they also require a significant amount of roof space. Once the initial installation is complete, they are incredibly eco-friendly and low-cost to run.
Anytime Hot Water’s team of hot water contractors will help you evaluate which type of hot water system installation is appropriate for your Inner West Sydney house depending on your budget and available space by calling 1800 633 920.