Hot water is one of those everyday conveniences that we often take for granted — until it goes away. That can happen in minor ways, such as when hot water suddenly runs out in the middle of a shower. Then, there’s the massive disruption that comes when a home’s water heater fails, leaving your whole house without hot water for the foreseeable future.
For this reason, we at Roach Energy encourage our customers to be proactive about replacing their water heaters if they’re over 10 years old. Thinking ahead will give you the best range of choices for a new unit. And if you’re looking for unbeatable efficiency in your hot water generation, look no further than a propane water heater.
This efficiency begins with propane’s superior heat generation. One gallon of propane can generate roughly 91,452 Btu of heat energy. That’s more than double the heat per cubic foot of natural gas, and it would take about 27 kilowatt-hours of electricity to match a gallon of propane.
When new and properly sized for your home, a propane water heater can have about double the hot water recovery rate of an electric unit. In the end, you can enjoy more robust hot water for less money. Moreover, you can save space in the process. A 40-gallon propane water heater can deliver the same amount of hot water as a 50-gallon electric unit!
More Roach Energy customers are discovering the exceptional performance and efficiency of propane tankless water heaters. These compact units only heat water when a fixture or appliance in your home needs it. The U.S. Department of Energy has found that tankless systems can be up to 34% more efficient than traditional units. The primary reason is that they don’t need to heat and reheat a large tank of unused water. This eliminates “standby losses,” which saves you money every year you use these super-efficient systems. And since tankless hot water systems have less exposure to corrosive particles in water, they tend to have a longer lifespan than storage tank water heaters.
Are you considering replacing an old electric water heater? A study conducted by the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) found that a 2,400-square-foot home will spend about $355 less per year when using a propane tankless water heater as opposed to an electric storage tank unit. Those savings really add up quickly!
When homeowners in Inwood or elsewhere in eastern West Virginia need to update their hot water systems, they come to the dedicated, knowledgeable team at Roach Energy. We sell high-efficiency traditional and tankless propane water heaters. Our team members will discuss your hot water needs and budget and recommend products that work for both. Then, we can get your new unit installed promptly so you can enjoy longer hot showers — plus smaller energy spending.
For more information about your propane water heater options, contact Roach Energy for a free, no-obligation consultation.
