Reminder- New Water Heater Requirements April 15th

Beginning April 15th, new water heater requirements will be in effect.  While this does not mean that you have to replace your water heater before then, you may want to consider doing so to avoid cost hikes and space related changes.  

The new requirements will ultimately save money, reduce carbon pollution, and enhance our overall energy security, but their initial changes can affect you and your family.

Some of the changes are:

• Higher priced units – up to 35% more expensive
• Larger units
• More complicated installation methods – cost of installation may increase
• Possible home remodeling costs if water heater doesn’t fit in your space

For more information, click here.  After April 15th, manufacturers cannot produce or sell water heaters that do not adhere to these requirements, however wholesalers can still sell them in their warehouses until their inventory is gone.  

Give us a call today at 516-874-7937 for more information on these new regulations or to book a consultation, where we can evaluate your current water heater and provide you with options on the next steps.

New Efficiency Standards On Residential Water Heaters

Your water heater is the second biggest energy-consuming appliance in your home! Did you know that? The U.S. Department of Energy does. That's why they are putting new efficiency standards into effect for residential water heaters. We know that your plumber is your go-to guy for up to date water heater information, and that's why we want you to be the first to know!

When will this new energy efficiency standard take effect? April, 2015 - sooner than you might think. As a result, water heaters utilizing new energy-efficient technology will be introduced in to the market. There are a great deal of benefits that come with having such appliances in your home. 

As stated in the Federal Regulation Fact Sheet for Residential Water heaters, the new legislation will:

• save approximately 3.3 quads of energy
• result in approximately $63 billion in energy bill savings for products shipped from 2015 to 2044
• avoid about 172.5 million metric tons of C02 emissions
• decrease energy usage of large electric water heaters by 47%

Looking to be the first customer on board? Call us for your new water heater installation. 

For more on these new water heater standards, click here!

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