2015 Water Heater Efficiency Standards

Enacted in 1975, the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) creates uniform efficiency standards for household appliances, including refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers, clothes dryers and water heaters.

Residential water heaters manufactured after April 16, 2015 must meet the minimum efficiency standards mandated by NAECA. This will result in $63 billion in energy savings over the next 30 years and a reduction in CO2 emissions of 172.5 million metric tons – that’s equal to taking 33.8 million automobiles off our streets!

In order to achieve these new higher standards, manufacturers must increase the amount of insulation in the water heater. This means that newer models are much larger and substantially more expensive. They are also more expensive to ship and, in some cases, additional installers may be required.

In some cases, manufacturers have reduced the number of gallons, in order to accommodate replacement applications where the consumer does not have the additional space required by a larger unit.

Electric water heater larger than 55 gallons must now be of the Hybrid Electric heat pump water heater type design and, which are also much larger, and they will require a condensation drain. This eliminates the 65, 80, and 120 gallon models.

If you need a new water heater, you can count on Professional Plumbing & Design for knowledgeable advice and expert installation and service.

Sarasota Plumber - Professional Plumbing’s Warehouses On Wheels

You should know that, if your plumbing contractor arrives at your home or business in a little

Box trucks allow us to stock all the parts and materials required for most of the problems that our expert plumbers encounter. Having a fully-stocked box truck on hand eliminates the need for costly and inefficient stops at supply houses and our plumbers don’t have to leave in the middle of a job, so your plumbing problem gets solved faster.

car, they're not there to fix your plumbing; they’re there to sell you something. Professional Plumbing’s fleet consists exclusively of fully-stocked box trucks or, as we like to call them, “Warehouses On Wheels”.

Leaky Faucets in your Sarasota Fl Home?

Call Professional Plumbing & Design and we'll make repairs to any dripping or leaking faucets in order to save water and reduce your water bill.   

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Sarasota Plumbing Tips #1

Prevent unpleasant odors from seeping into your home by pouring water down infrequently used drains. This will fill the traps and keep odors at bay.

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Sarasota Florida Hybrid Gas & Electric Water Heaters:

Hybrid Gas and Electric Water Heaters represent the newest water heating technology and they offer huge energy savings. It seems hard to believe but, even though water heaters are the second largest energy consumer in most homes, Energy Star did not start regulating their efficiency until 2008. This action prompted a movement to design higher efficiency water heaters like the new hybrid systems.

Sarasota Water Conservation Tips for your Home and Garden

These easy-to-follow tips will help you save you money and protect the environment.

Home

•    Flushing: A single flush can down several gallons of water. Keep a wastebasket in the bathroom so you are not tempted to flush a single tissue and don’t ever flush sanitary products, diapers, cotton balls, cotton swabs, or anything other than toilet paper down the toilet, it’s bad for the plumbing and it wastes water.

•    Brushing: Don’t leave the water running while you brush. You only need it on while you rinse and maybe for a second if you like to wet the toothpaste before brushing.

•    Showering: Keep a bucket handy so you can collect the water that is not warm enough to shower in. You can use the collected water for gardening, cleaning, or even to flush the toilet. Shutting the water off while you lather up will save a lot of water too.

•     ashing Dishes: Use a tub for dishes that need soaking and keep the water off while scrubbing, you only need it for rinsing.

•    Boiling Water: Save the water used for boiling eggs or steaming vegetables to water plants.

•    Installing Regulators: Faucet regulators will keep the water from shooting out at full strength and prevent waste.

Garden

•    Watering: Watering in the mornings, when it is not as hot out, means that the water will not evaporate as quickly, so the roots stay healthy throughout the day, and don’t just shoot a stream of water across the yard, aim the water at base of the plants, where it’s needed most.

•    Irrigating: Drip irrigation systems are easily installed and they can help you conserve water.

Professional Plumbing & Design carries all major brands of Electric, Natural Gas, Propane/LP Gas, Solar and Hybrid Water Heaters including Tankless Water Heaters for Commercial and Residential use.

Call the professionals at 941-355-5400; we can help you figure out the best option for you.

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Why replace your Sarasota water heater when you can repair it for a fraction of the cost?

The answer is simple; your old water heater may be costing you more than think.

From baths and showers to dishwashing and laundry, we depend on our water heaters more than we might realize. In a typical home, the electric water heater accounts for approximately 14% of the total energy bill.

Water Heaters are not a one-size-fits-all appliance. There are a variety of factors to consider when choosing a new water heater and that is why it is important to have a knowledgeable and trustworthy professional to guide you through the selection process.

Water heaters are also available in the traditional tank style and tankless. Tankless models offer increased efficiency because you are only heating the water that you consume and they offer an endless supply of hot water in a much smaller package. Tankless water heaters also last twice as long as the tank style water heaters and the warranties range from 3 to 12 years. 

Professional Plumbing & Design carries all major brands of Electric, Natural Gas, Propane/LP Gas, Solar and Hybrid Water Heaters including Tankless Water Heaters for Commercial and Residential use.

Call the professionals at 941-355-5400; we can help you figure out the best option for you.

For more information on water heaters - please visit our website: Professional Plumbing and Design - Sarasota Florida