New federal regulations for the efficiency of water heaters go into effect April 16

Professional Licensed Plumbers can install a new water heater in your home

New federal regulations for the efficiency of water heaters go into effect April 16 and will lead to higher replacement prices for homeowners but possibly long-term utility bill savings.

The Department of Energy’s National Appliance Energy Conservation Act sets higher energy-factor requirements designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions “equivalent to the annual greenhouse gas emissions of about 33.8 million automobiles,” according to the department’s website.

Water heaters bought after the standards go into effect will be slightly larger than current models because they have more insulation and redesigned internal parts and thus will have a purchase price about 35 percent higher.

Heating water accounts for about 18 percent of energy consumption in households, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Tankless water heaters are an option for those who don’t want to make room for the bulkier new appliances. Tankless heaters don’t have water storage containers, but instead heat water on demand, so hot water never runs out.






If you are in need of a water heater or thinking of having a tankless water heater professionally installed contact a professional plumber in the NorthSaint Paul Maplewood Area.





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