I am looking into a installing solar water heating system. Any concerns I need to be aware of ?
I am looking into a installing solar water heating system. Any concerns I need to be aware of ?
I am looking into a installing solar water heating system. Any concerns I need to be aware of ?
Reputable companies or companies to avoid.
What is a standard installation cost ?
Standard warrantees ?
Most solar installers are fairly regional, covering a couple of states at most due to travel costs.
I’d start by doing a google search with your town or state and the words “solar water heater”. You may also find some help on the web site for the magazine “Home Power” http://www.homepower.com
Installers can sometimes also be found in the yellow pages.
As for price that varies too, my guess would be about 2-5 thousand dollars. You need to “do the numbers” and calculate the pay-back time. Odds are that it will take many years to get your money back.
Warranties are a function of the installers and are usually only good for as long as that installer is in business.
Things to be concerned about are: 1) You must take care of the system, they require yearly maintenance (mine needs 3-8 hours each year). 2) You will usually be cutting holes through your roof, this adds a bit of risk and, as with #1 can require more maintenance. 3) Hail, you will now have a large sheet of glass (or two) on your roof, don’t forget to check you insurance and upgrade it if the collectors are not currently covered in your policy.
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May 29th, 2010 at 12:55 am
Most solar installers are fairly regional, covering a couple of states at most due to travel costs.
I’d start by doing a google search with your town or state and the words "solar water heater". You may also find some help on the web site for the magazine "Home Power" http://www.homepower.com
Installers can sometimes also be found in the yellow pages.
As for price that varies too, my guess would be about 2-5 thousand dollars. You need to "do the numbers" and calculate the pay-back time. Odds are that it will take many years to get your money back.
Warranties are a function of the installers and are usually only good for as long as that installer is in business.
Things to be concerned about are: 1) You must take care of the system, they require yearly maintenance (mine needs 3-8 hours each year). 2) You will usually be cutting holes through your roof, this adds a bit of risk and, as with #1 can require more maintenance. 3) Hail, you will now have a large sheet of glass (or two) on your roof, don’t forget to check you insurance and upgrade it if the collectors are not currently covered in your policy.
May 29th, 2010 at 12:55 am
Check prices and try to estimate if it will pay for itself..My gas bill for water heating is about $6 per month. I live alone, so take that into consideration. At $72 per year savings, it would never pay for itself.
If you want solar for a pool, though, that changes the picture. Initial cost is less, and savings are greater.