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Heat Pump Water Heaters installed for the Southern New Hampshire area
The Energy Saving Water Heater
Why would you want to upgrade to a new Heat Pump Water Heater System? We will explain in detail the advantages and how you can even qualify for the New Hampshire HVAC Rebate program or, if you are in Massachusetts, the MASS SAVES Rebate program.
Contact SkyWalker HVAC today for Heat Pump Water Heater installations and REBATES!
What are Heat Pump Water Heaters, and why would you use this option?
#1 Saves You Money -
A heat pump water heater is an appliance that uses electricity to extract heat from the surrounding air and then transfers it to water stored in a tank. This method is much more efficient than standard water heaters and can save up to 3 times on your utility bill.
Just like other heat pumps, it works like a refrigerator, but it is reversed. While a refrigerator pulls heat from inside a box and sends it into the surrounding room, a stand-alone air-source heat pump water heater pulls heat from the surrounding air. It transfers it at a higher temperature and then heats water in a storage tank.
The heat pump water heater pulls heat from the air and transfers it to the water. This process makes it so much more energy efficient than traditional water heaters. The conventional water heaters must heat the water from a cold temperature first, which takes much more energy.
#2 Works with your other appliances -
Heat Pump Water Heaters give off some cool air as a by-product of transferring the heat to the water. So you should put the water heater in a room that is not sensitive to some cool air blowing. In basements, where furnaces are is best because the furnace gives off some heat, so they complement each other. You could also put them in garages or closets that stay in the 40-90 F range.
Heat pump water heaters require installation in locations that remain in the 40֯–90֯ F temperature. You also need some air space around the unit. About 500-1000 cubic feet is the minimum. For example, an 8-ft by 12-ft room with an 8-ft ceiling provides sufficient volume.
Heat Pump Water Heaters give off some ambient noise. Heat Pump Water Heaters have a fan and compressor, both of which can make a modest amount of noise when the Heat Pump Water Heater is heating water. So again, putting them in the mechanical/utility room with things like humidifiers and furnaces works best. You will also need to provide a place for the water heater to drain. It can be pumped outside, piped into a sink, or drain in the floor.
#3 Free Rebates -
Ok, this might be the best of all because who doesn't want free money? If you live in New Hampshire or Massachusetts, you can qualify for the program with thousands in rebates. You also get up to a $2,000 tax credit from the IRS.
Most people qualify for some rebate but go ahead and fill out this form, and we will let you know if you do!
#4 Good for The Environment -
Water heating is one of the costliest sources of energy consumption. And this means it uses a lot of electricity. Heat Pump Water Heaters are considered highly energy efficient because they move heat rather than generate it. And all this leads to substantial reductions in energy consumption compared to standard electric water heaters.
Heat pump water heaters can cost half as much to operate as traditional electric resistance water heaters. In addition to heating the water, heat pump water heaters also dehumidify the air around them. They give some passive air conditioning to the space around them, which in the humid summers of New Hampshire and Massachusetts can really help.
Heat Pump Water Heaters create a measurable reduction in energy costs due to increased efficiency. They can help you lower your carbon footprint as they use less electricity.
Please get in touch with us today, and we will see how a Heat Pump Water Heater can help you!
Diagram of how a heat pump water heater works
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