Solar Hot Water Heater
Solar hot water heaters attract several different people for a variety of reasons. One of the most enticing selling points of these modern commodities are their natural and free source of power. There are numerous benefits to making the change to a solar hot water heater, and because of the different features that can be offered most everyone can choose a model that’s just about perfect for them. A consumer can expect a drop between 50-80% in water heating bills; these are savings that will eventually reimburse the initial water heater installation cost. There are two main categories of solar water heaters: active and passive. American Plumbing offers knowledgeable service technicians to ease you through the transition to a new, cost effective, solar hot water heater.
You can choose from two types of active solar water heating systems. Direct circulation systems are the first type active hot water heater type and they are optimal for homes that don’t have to worry about temperatures below freezing points. Sunny south Florida is the perfect example of a location where direct circulation systems work best. American Plumbing can help guide you through the selection process of a new solar hot water heater throughout the greater Fort Lauderdale, Fl region. Direct circulation systems work through the circulation of the home’s water through collectors which are then redirected back to the home. Indirect circulation systems contrarily work through the use of heat transfer fluids; which are pumped through the solar collector and a heat exchanger. They are then returned to the storage tank in order to heat the water. These are highly advantageous in locations that are prone to freezing temperatures.
Just as there are two kinds of active solar hot water heaters to choose from there are two categories of passive water heating systems. One of the main points of attractions of passive water heating systems is they are ordinarily less expensive when compared to their active counterpart. When comparing a passive solar hot water heater to an active solar hot water heater you can expect from the passive heating system to be slightly less efficient, but also a more dependable and longer lasting solar hot water heater. Integral Collector-storage passive systems compare to direct circulation systems in the sense that they work best in temperatures that rarely fall below freezing. Thermosyphon systems through strategic placement of the collector; it is placed below the storage tank so that as warm water rises and cool water sinks it is collected directly into the tank.
Weather you are you looking to get a new solar hot water heater in order to replace your current water heater all together, to be used in concurrence with your current system, or as a backup for it you can rely on American Plumbing to provide guidance, expertise, and professionalism on every step of the way starting from the initial response to your call the the installation in your home. Energy independence is rewarding, cost effective, and promotes green living. It is arguably the future, let’s move forward together. If you have any questions regarding solar water heating systems don’t hesitate to give us a call today 954-584-7733.
