Last week, I started a discussion about tankless water heaters. Boston homeowners are beginning to consider tankless water heaters as a green replacement for their conventional hot water systems. In last week’s post, I covered the issue of cost, since this is one of the biggest considerations for homeowners. This week, I’ll tackle energy efficiency. [...]

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Many homeowners are looking for ways to conserve energy and reduce their “carbon footprint.” One idea that has been gaining traction is the tankless water heater. Boston homeowners who are considering the move to a tankless hot water system should consider the move carefully before they make the decision to throw out the old hot [...]

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As I mentioned last week, the federal government has extended the tax credit available for the installation of non-solar water heaters in Boston homes. The credit, which applies only to certain high-efficiency water heaters will put as much as $300 back in your pocket, if you claim the credit by December 31, 2011. What qualifies? [...]

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Right now, the federal government is offering homeowners a federal tax credit on the installation of new, high-efficiency gas, oil, propane and electric heat pump water heaters. Not all water heaters qualify for the credit, but if you’re considering updating a home in Boston, water heater replacement can save you money both up-front and over [...]

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If you’ve grown accustomed to replacing your hot water heater every 10 years, chances are good that you’re not doing much maintenance on your tank. A hot water heater that’s properly maintained can last for decades, but those that go without maintenance can break down and become inefficient within a few years of installation. If [...]

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For most homeowners, a hot water heater is a forgettable device – that is, until it stops working or starts making noises! Most homeowners don’t do regular hot water heater maintenance, and as a result, they shorten the lifespan of the tank by half or more! Conventional wisdom says that when the hot water tank [...]

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So we just returned from an informative factory tour to McBee, South Carolina to see the manufacturing facility of A.O. Smith, State & American Water Heating Products. At about 800,000 sq. ft. of space- the factory was huge- it took about 2 hours to see everything. Funny to think that this incredible factory is located [...]

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Hello again! Are you ready to hear some great news? The folks in Capitol Hill are at it again, and the results are fantastic; they’ve increased the tax credit for the installation of tankless water heaters to $1500.00. The great part is that this credit is truly a “money-back” offer- not a tax deduction! With [...]

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