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Replacing your water heater? Be sure to choose one that is the correct size for your needs. If your water heater is too small, you’ll be constantly running out of hot water. Too large, and you’ll end up paying to heat more hot water than you will ever use. To avoid...

Did you know water heating is the second largest expense in your home? If you live in a typical household, you probably spend 14-18 percent of your utility bills on water heating. For most families, this adds up to $400-600 per year. That’s just the cost of operation....

We are often asked, “How much money will I save with a solar hot water heater?” According to the U.S. ENERGY STAR website, installing an ENERGY STAR-certified solar hot water system will save the typical family 50 percent or more annually on their water heating bill....

What to get Dad for Father’s Day? This question seems to get tougher each year. A man has room for only so many ties in his closet, after all! Rather than getting Dad yet another tie, why not get him something that will show him you care and help him care for the...

Solar water heaters are not like standard water heaters. There are significant differences in the way they should be used and maintained. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your solar water heater: Make sure you are not wasting hot water. Hot water...

So you’re interested in installing a solar water heater, but you lack a south-facing roof. You may have heard that solar panels require direct, southern exposure and all-day sun. Does this mean solar hot water is not an option for you? Not necessarily. While solar...

After space heating and cooling, the biggest home-related expense for most households is water heating. The average American household spends up to $600 per year on hot water for bathing, laundry and other uses. Most families spend far more money than necessary on...

Purchasing a solar water heater is by far the smartest renewable energy investment most homeowners can buy. It’s the most efficient way to produce energy from the sun, but the benefits don’t stop there. Solar water heater owners often experience a greater abundance of...

Most experts agree that economic policies in the state have discouraged Virginians from considering solar. This becomes especially clear when you compare the solar infrastructure of Virginia with that of neighboring Maryland. In 2013, Maryland installed nearly five...