It's no secret that electric tankless water heaters are more energy efficient than their traditional storage-type counterparts. These sleeks machines only heat water when you need it, so you don't waste any money powering a burner throughout the day when you're not home. Depending on your home's configuration, you could also use tankless units in unique […]
As the new year kicks into full gear, you might be going through a long list of resolutions you want to achieve over the next 12 months. Some people want to lose some weight, while others like to get a head start on their taxes due mid-April. If you're one of the more financially minded types, […]
As the old saying goes, "Change is hard," and it doesn't get any easier when it comes to maintaining your home. You work hard to keep your house energy efficient – you might use weather stripping on the windows during the winter, or maybe you switch to ceiling fans instead of central air during the […]
When you wake up for your morning shower, the last thing you want to worry about is whether you're about to get blasted by a jet of ice-cold water. If you're using an old storage-type water heater, this has always been a possibility. However, new efficiency standards are set to kick in April 15, 2015, and […]
The government gets a lot of grief for pushing regulations onto homeowners. While the new efficiency standards for storage water heaters may seem like they'll save you money by reducing the wasted energy from your home's water use, these newly mandated restrictions on insulation and energy efficiency could cause you more trouble than you might think.By […]