My old water heater is long overdue for replacement and its now starting to drip from the drain valve which is enough for me to finally replace it. My question is what kind of electric model should I look for that will be compatible with an OWB. I don't have one yet but hopefully within the next 5 yrs I will so I want to make sure I buy one that will work. Will probably go with a Central Boiler unit if that helps at all.
I definately want something efficient electricity wise but also don't want to break the bank either. My dad has one of the new hybrid "heat pump" air exchanger models which is interesting but I have noticed that it has made his basement a lot cooler this winter too. You can bypass it to just the electric element but he's just got it and wants to see if it makes a difference in his electric bill for now. Would one of these work with an OWB heat exchanger? Not sure if I want to spend that much anyhow.
One thing is certain. I wish I would have replaced it before the new year so I could've taken advantage of the 30% tax rebate last year. Doh!
I definately want something efficient electricity wise but also don't want to break the bank either. My dad has one of the new hybrid "heat pump" air exchanger models which is interesting but I have noticed that it has made his basement a lot cooler this winter too. You can bypass it to just the electric element but he's just got it and wants to see if it makes a difference in his electric bill for now. Would one of these work with an OWB heat exchanger? Not sure if I want to spend that much anyhow.
One thing is certain. I wish I would have replaced it before the new year so I could've taken advantage of the 30% tax rebate last year. Doh!