| We live in a day and age where it is of utmost | | | | Some considerations should be made prior to |
| importance to reduce our carbon footprint and | | | | making the purchase as there are many different |
| therefore reduce the level of greenhouse gases | | | | models in varying price ranges that offer additional |
| that are being let out into the atmosphere. | | | | features. It is essential to look for the water |
| Although many people now understand the cause | | | | heaters that offer a longer warranty as this is a |
| of global warming and that there is something | | | | good sign of the quality of the appliance. These |
| they can do to slow down the effect, not | | | | models generally have a bigger burner and are |
| everyone is willing or able to turn their home into | | | | more efficient at transferring the heat to the |
| an eco-friendly environment. However, by making | | | | water. They will also have a longer and thicker |
| small changes, every household can start to | | | | element which will hold up to longer continued |
| become much better for the environment. One of | | | | usage and with dual anodes along with a glass |
| the changes that can be made is the type of | | | | lined tank, the storage tank will be less likely to |
| water heater that is installed in the home. By | | | | corrode and leak over time. It is also a good idea |
| switching to the more Eco Friendly Water Heater, | | | | to consider the type of energy used, either gas |
| with just a little added cost to start, every | | | | or solar power along with the first hour rating on |
| homeowner can start to save money on energy | | | | storage water heaters and the gallon per minute |
| consumption while they keep their level of green | | | | rating on the tankless models to determine how |
| house gases much lower. | | | | much hot water can be provided. |
| There are many benefits to choosing eco-friendly | | | | Although the price range of an Eco Friendly Water |
| appliances for the home even though the cost | | | | Heater is often much higher than the less efficient |
| may be a little bit more to start. Not only will | | | | models, the cost will pay off in the long run. The |
| using Eco Friendly Water Heaters save a | | | | storage models generally cost around $500 |
| homeowner money by using less water and | | | | whereas the tankless models cost around $1200. |
| energy, the better performance that is found by | | | | Along with the cost of the heater, the cost of |
| using this type of water heater means that the | | | | installation should also be carefully considered. |
| hot water is readily available when it is needed. | | | | Many homeowners are starting to choose the |
| The energy star water heaters offer much | | | | tankless models because they require a lot less |
| better performance and using the tankless models | | | | space and are much better at supplying hot |
| will give the homeowner additional tax credits. | | | | water instantly in an efficient manner. |