With the wide range of Hot Water Systems on the market, which one is the best for you?

Having hot water on tap at home is not something you really think about. If ever you go to another country and visit an area where there is no running hot water available, it’s then that you realize how lucky you are in this country.

Hot water on tap really is a luxury, especially in winter. There’s a lot to be said for being able to step straight into a warm shower or bath, especially after coming in from a cold day.

When it comes to choosing from the different types of hot water systems, your hot water can be generated by an instant hot water system or a hot water storage heater. Each of these options has a huge range of sizes and additional benefits to suit every type of home.

One question to ask yourself. How much hot water do you use each day?

So how much hot water does a person actually use on average each day?

The trusted name of Choice magazine produced an informative article on household size and hot water usage. Their research showed that just one person will use approximately 50 litres of hot water per day.

If you have a dishwasher and use it frequently, the amount will be even higher. You also need to take into account the length of time you spend in the shower, or the amount of water you fill the bathtub with each time.

Don’t forget about your washing machine as well. Is it a machine that heats its own water or does it use both hot and cold water from the tap? How many times do you use the washing machine each week?

There are other questions to consider when it comes to your hot water use, including:

• How many people live in your home?
• How many showers or baths do you take in one day?
• What is the flow temperature and flow rate of your shower or showers?
• Do you handwash your dishes with the tap running, or with a full sink of water?

There are easy steps to reduce the amount of hot water you use, like reducing the length of time you spend in the shower, or not filling the bath as much. By doing simple things like these will help you lower your hot water use and your heating bills.

It’s important to remember to get the best energy plan from your energy provider, and try to use hot water more during off-peak hours.

Choosing the right hot water system for your household is not as hard as it sounds

It’s easy to become overwhelmed when you look at all the different choices of hot water systems available. The rule of thumb for choosing a hot water system is as follows:

-          If it is a small household, 1-2 people, then continuous flow hot water systems (gas or electric) or a small gas or electric storage hot water system is the go.

-          For a medium household, 3 to 4 people, gas systems (continuous flow or storage), or a heat pump are usually the best choice.

-          For large households, 5 or more, multiple continuous flow hot water systems are a smart option. Gas storage units are also an economical choice. Large heat pumps are an added cost saving option to consider.

It’s a good idea to choose a trusted name brand that you can rely on.

The most trusted and reliable brands of hot water systems and what they offer

In Australia, we have access to the best quality hot water systems on the market. Trusted brands offer a variety of styles and functionalities, in gas, electric and instant hot water.

• Like the Rheem brand, including their 20 litre PROPANE GAS 60C Continuous Flow Hot Water Heater 874820PF with 10 year heater exchange warranty.
• The Rinnai brand, including the Rinnai Flowmaster 10 NATURAL GAS Instantaneous Hot Water Heater 60C FM10NA.
• The Aquamax brand, gas and electric storage hot water systems like the 80 Litre Electric Storage Hot Water System 3.6KW 981080G7 with 10 Year warranty.
• The Stiebel brand, like the Stiebel Eltron SHC10 AU 10 Litre Compact Mains Pressure Water Heater.
• The Vulcan brand, with their range of hot water systems like the Freeloader 170 Litre External Hot Water Heater Natural Gas 648170NO with 7 Year warranty.

There are also instant boiling water units available, bringing the convenience of boiling water on tap into your kitchen. This means no more waiting for the kettle to boil. Instant boiling water brands include the top names of Zip and Rheem.

With all the options available, you can ensure you have most cost-effective hot water system for your household. You can start reducing those utility bills now.

Finding the best range of hot water systems to choose from is easy.

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