Water Heating: Energy-Efficient Strategies for Supplying Hot Water in the Home

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Overview: The paper describes about the water heaters. Domestic water heating accounts for between 15 and 25 percent of the energy consumed in homes. Water-heating energy costs can be managed by selecting the appropriate fuel and water heater type, using efficient system design, and reducing hot water consumption. The lowest-priced water heater may be the most expensive to operate and maintain over its lifetime. And while an oversized unit may be alluring, it carries a higher purchase price and increased energy costs due to increased stand-by losses.

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Format: PDF | Size: 645KB | Date: Jan 2003 | Pages: 4

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