The average household in the U.S. uses more than 60 gallons of hot water a day. Considering how much we rely on hot water—for showers, baths, dish-washing, hand-washing, clothes washing, etc.—it’s no surprise that water heating accounts for nearly 20% of an average monthly energy bill.
And if your home relies on an electric water heater instead of a propane water heater, you’re probably paying more than you should, and you may be having issues with running out of hot water.
Here are a few reasons why a propane water heater is a smart choice for your Iowa home:
Propane provides more heating power per dollar than electricity, but that’s only the beginning of the cost savings. When you factor in the lower cost to maintain propane equipment and its longer life span, a propane water heater comes out ahead, with a total cost of ownership of about 30 percent less than electric-powered water heating units.
Propane water heaters heat water twice as fast as electric heaters – which means you will get more hot water from a smaller sized tank, and you’ll have shorter hot water recovery times.
Propane is so green that it’s approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a clean alternative fuel. Using propane lowers greenhouse gas emissions compared to electric water heating options.
A propane water heater can add value to your home. A propane water heater – especially a tankless model – will improve your Home Energy Rating System (HERS) and LEED scores, which adds value to your home if you sell it.
With a hot water recovery rate that’s about twice as fast as electric models, there’s little chance of running out of hot water. Propane water heaters also take up less space, have more accurate temperature adjustment and offer more size and installation options.
So when it comes to considering types of water heaters, 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.
Don’t wait until your existing water heater fails to see how you can benefit from a high-efficiency propane water heater. If you’re ready to replace your water heater, please contact your propane company about your options. You may even qualify for a rebate of up to $300.
Go here to find out which type of propane water heater may be best for your home.
