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When it comes to systems we often take for granted in our homes, the water heater makes it to the top of the list. These systems, even the tank models, are often out of sight\u2014tucked away in a storage closet or in a corner of the garage\u2014and often out of mind as well. The fact is, however, they\u2019re a necessary component of everyday modern living.<\/p>\n
You need your water heater for cooking, bathing, and cleaning in your home. When something goes wrong with that water heater, you need repairs fast. And in order to get the most energy efficiency out <\/em>of your water heater, you should consider going solar!<\/p>\n \u201cWait, what\u2019s that last part \u2026\u201d you ask?<\/p>\n Read on!<\/p>\n Water is actually quite often used as the heat transfer fluid in various home comfort systems. Why\u2019s that? Well, because it retains heat much better than other mediums (like air). Solar water heaters really aren\u2019t a crazy idea by any means\u2014and solar water heating can absolutely benefit your home. If you\u2019re considering this upgrade, you might also want to explore the<\/span> pros and cons of a tankless water heater<\/span><\/a> to see how different water heating systems compare.<\/span><\/p>\n There are two types of solar water heaters, each with their own features and subsequent benefits\u2014the active solar water heater and the passive solar water heater.<\/p>\n These are solar water heaters that use pumps to aid in the circulation of water. Direct circulation systems pump water through solar collectors into your home, and work best in relatively mild climates, like ours.<\/p>\n The indirect circulation system requires that water be pumped through a heat exchanger before entering the home. While there are certainly benefits to this type, they\u2019re generally not needed in the areas we serve, since they best benefit areas with freezing cold winters.<\/p>\n These types of water heaters do not rely on mechanical pumps to move water. Rather they function with either an integral collector-storage system or a thermosiphon system. The former preheats water through solar collectors and then puts that water into a conventional water heater tank for storage. This means that even if you already have a newer water heater tank, solar water heating is still an option for you without replacing the entire system.<\/p>\n The thermosiphon system takes advantage of the principle that warm water rises. Gravity works to move the cold and warm water around in order to sufficiently heat the water before sending it into your home. Whether you\u2019re upgrading to solar or considering a tankless system, learn more about<\/span> how a new tankless water heater saves you money<\/span><\/a> to evaluate your options.<\/span><\/p>\n We understand this is a lot of information to take in. The best thing you can do is to talk to one of our pros. We can take a look at how efficiently your current water heater is working, and help you make the decision on whether it\u2019s a good idea to upgrade or not. For additional guidance, visit our<\/span> water heater services page<\/span><\/a> or contact Sierra Pacific Home & Comfort, Inc. today. Look for \u201cThe Guys in the Big Red Trucks\u201d! <\/span>We can also let you know if it\u2019s best to stick with the standard tank model water heater or if a tankless system would be advantageous.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re considering the benefits of <\/strong>solar electric panels in El Dorado Hills<\/strong><\/a>, turn to Sierra Pacific Home & Comfort, Inc. <\/strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a> today and look for \u201cThe Guys in the Big Red Trucks\u201d! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In order to get the most energy efficiency out of your water heater, you should consider going solar!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[151,150],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/762"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=762"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/762\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1733,"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/762\/revisions\/1733"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=762"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=762"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=762"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}The Solar Water Heater<\/h2>\n
Active Solar Water Heaters<\/h3>\n
Passive Solar Water Heaters<\/h3>\n
But Is Solar Water Heating Right for Your Home?<\/h2>\n