In the U.S., the average household uses in excess of 60 gallons of hot water per day for showers, baths, dishwashing, hand washing, clothes washing etc. Considering these many uses, it’s no surprise that water heating accounts for nearly 20% of an average monthly energy bill.
If your home relies on an electric water heater rather than a propane water heater, you may be having issues with running out of hot water. And you’re probably spending more than you should.
Economical
Per dollar, propane provides more heating power than electricity. And that’s only the beginning of the cost savings. If you factor in propane equipment‘s longer life span and lower cost to maintain, a propane water heater comes out ahead, with a total cost of ownership of about 30 percent less than electric-powered water heating units.
Efficient
With heating speeds twice as fast as an electric heater, propane water heaters produce more hot water from a smaller-sized tank, and you’ll have shorter hot water recovery times.
Green
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved propane as a clean alternative fuel. Using this green fuel lowers greenhouse gas emissions compared to electric water heating options.
Real Estate Value
A propane water heater, especially a tankless one, can add value to your home by improving your Home Energy Rating System (HERS) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) scores.
Convenience and Comfort
There’s little chance of running out of hot water with a hot water recovery rate that’s about twice as fast as electric models. Propane water heaters also have more accurate temperature adjustment, take up less space and offer more size and installation options.
Propane vs. Electric Water Heaters: Propane Is Your Best Choice
Don’t wait until your existing water heater fails to find out how you can benefit from a high-efficiency propane water heater. There’s no need to look any further than propane for your hot water heating. That’s true whether it’s a traditional propane tank water heater or a propane tankless on-demand water heater.
Are you ready to replace your water heater? Please contact your propane company to explore your options. You may qualify for a rebate of up to $300.
Click here to find out which type of propane water heater may be best for your home.
