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So, you are thinking about getting a new gas hot water system. This is actually a very good move on your part. There are many benefits of opting for this type of hot water system. First of all, it will cut down on the amount of overall energy that is used in your household. As a result, you can expect to save a lot of money by changing from an electric hot water system to a gas system. Getting a reduction in your monthly heating bills is a huge perk that you can look forward to.
You will also feel good knowing that you are doing your part to reduce greenhouse gases. In addition to solar and heat pump hot water systems, a gas hot water is a very low emission option for heating water. These low emission options emit almost three times less than a standard electric hot water system. This is one of the main reasons that the Australian government began phasing out the use of electric water heaters as of 2010. It is good to know switching over to a gas not only will keep you up to date with government regulations, but it will help to keep the environment clean as well.
Now that you have made this important decision, what is your next step? First, find out what the regulations are for your particular region. Determine what is required to install a new gas hot water system. Many of your next decisions will be based upon the information that is ascertained during this step. For instance, if your home is not fitted for natural gas lines, you will discover that your heating system has to use bottled gas (LPG) instead.
Also, this is the time that you can decide if a storage or instantaneous hot water is best for your household. With an instantaneous system, the water is continuous. It does not have a storage container. However, note that since the water is continuous, you might end up paying more in utility bills since you are using more water. So choose wisely when deciding upon the type of gas hot water system that will be installed.
Next, make sure that you get the right person or company to install your new gas hot water system. It is imperative that the person is licensed and certified in gas plumbing. Understand that it cannot be a standard plumber. You will need a gas plumber who has experience in working with and connecting gas appliances. Make sure that you get plenty of good quotes and ensure that the installed system comes with a good warranty.
Once your new gas hot water system is installed, understand that you will probably have questions and concerns. After all, this is a change from an electric to a gas system. You don’t want to have a new system in your home and be completely lost on how to use it. Go with a company that offers its services after the installation is done, free of charge. It would be even better if the person or company who installed your new system is a 24 hour plumber. Ask questions about anything that you don’t understand. You made the right decision when opting to switch from electric to gas. Just make sure that your system is installed correctly by the right person and that you know how to properly use it.