What is Happening?
By 2030, California intends to ban the sale of natural gas appliances for homes. While you can ensure your current gas appliance runs properly well past the date, its replacement will have to be an alternative source. Luckily, manufacturers are keeping up with the evolving landscape of home appliances with newer, conscious products like heat pump water heaters. And Water Heaters Only, inc. has you covered.
The Home Appliance of Tomorrow?
A more modern piece of technology, Heat Pump Water Heaters use the surrounding natural air to complete the same task of heating water that traditional water heaters accomplish.
This technology tackles multiple environmental elements:
- No more use of gas
- Decreased energy consumption
- Emits colder air
Heat pump water heaters are one of the multiple alternative types of water heaters available today, along with tankless and standard electric. All types have their own unique purpose and mechanics. Heat pumps are possibly the most interesting, though, when it comes to the science.
How Heat Pump Water Heaters it Work
Air is pulled into the water heater unit. A fluid captures the heat in the air, and a coil transfers this heat into the water in its tank. If there is not enough heat in the room, it will alternatively work as an electric water heater. In fact, all heat pumps are hybrids built with this mechanic.
The Best Regions for a Heat Pump
Warmer regions are ideal for heat pump water heaters. For areas that seasonally get cold, it can simply perform as an electric water heater.
Installing in San Jose
San Jose is a compatible place for installing a heat pump water heater. You can learn more about local recourses and incentives on the San Jose city page.
If you need help deciding on the right water heater, give Water Heaters Only, Inc. a call at (408) 290-8955
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More info on choosing electric in California can be found here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can you install a heat pump water heater?
Rooms with open space and an airflow. Even a closet if it has venting. The space should be within 40-90°F. They do make noise so preferably not near a room that needs complete silence. Just make sure it has a safe space for a condensation drain line as it does create moisture in the process.
Will they still work in cold climates?
If the inside space is a controlled enough environment, then yes the heat pump function can still work. And as stated above, the tank can work as a standard electric water heater.
What type of maintenance will be required?
Cleaning the intake air filter. Checking the condensation output. Like any traditional water heater, flushing it.