Electric vs Gas Hot Water Systems: A Comparison

If you are a Queensland resident, now is the perfect time to consider upgrading your hot water system. The Queensland Government are offering a fantastic opportunity through the Climate Smart Energy Savers rebate, allowing eligible residents to not only reduce their energy bills but also lower carbon emissions, and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. This initiative is part of the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, and it is a win-win for your wallet and the environment.
What is the Climate Smart Energy Savers Rebate?
The rebate is designed to provide financial incentives for households in Queensland to replace outdated appliances with energy-efficient options. This initiative not only helps save money on energy bills but also contributes to a greener and more sustainable future.
There are two types of rebates available:
Standard Rebate: This rebate is available to all eligible Queensland households and provides financial support for purchasing and installing energy-efficient appliances.
Low-Income Rebate: Designed to assist households with lower annual incomes, this rebate offers additional financial support for purchasing and installing eligible appliances.
One essential point to note is that only one rebate is available per household, and the rebate amount cannot exceed the total cost of the appliance purchase and installation.
How to apply:
Applying for the Climate Smart Energy Savers rebate seems to be a straightforward process:
You can read more about it here: https://www.qld.gov.au/housing/home-modifications-energy-savings/climate-smart-energy-savers/about
The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) administers online applications and payments. If you need assistance with your application, you can call 13 QGOV (13 74 68) for help.
Why Upgrade Your Hot Water System?
Let’s delve into why upgrading your hot water system is a wise decision, and why Plumbaround should be your installer of choice.
The benefits of upgrading your hot water system go beyond the rebate itself. Modern, energy-efficient hot water systems offer several advantages:
Why Plumbaround is Your Top Choice for Hot Water System Upgrades
Contact Plumbaround today to discuss your hot water system upgrade needs and experience the difference for yourself.
Why should you choose Plumbaround?
Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to make your home more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. Upgrading your hot water system is a smart decision that benefits both your wallet and the planet. We’re here to make your home more comfortable, efficient, and eco-friendly. Contact Plumbaround today, your reliable source for plumbing solutions!
A tankless HWS runs on gas or electricity. A sensor within the system will pick up when a hot water tap is turned on and release gas to ignite and heat the water for consumption.
In general a tankless system is more energy efficient than a storage system. Because in a storage system the hot water heated will lose heat during the day. This will need to be reheated and will cost more.
A tankless system purpose is to supply water the instant the user in the household needs hot water. Fuel consumption is less as the system does not run 24 hours a day.
A point of use system is located near the point where the water is going to be used. Unlike the system which supplies water to the entire house.
The tankless hot water heater installation cost range between $750 to $3000 if switching between electric to gas. A normal system costs between $500 to $1000.
Tankless systems require a lot of energy to heat up water immediately. However it doesnt run all the time so energy saving happens. It costs roughly $527.10 per year for a family of four.
A HWS or hot water system is a boiler that heats water up. It is typically a boiler in which water is stored and heated for washing and bathing. The temperature is heated to around 60 to 83 degree Celsius and then
There are two main types of HWS. These are:
These are broken down into 4 hot water systems:
The electric heat water system is the most efficient way to heat water and is very cost effective. Save money.
The HWS usually last for many years. A continuous flow gas powered system can last 15 to 20 years with proper maintenance. Electric systems usually last 8 to 10 years and this will depend if its a tank system or tankless. The hot water system warranty is a good gauge of how long the system is made to last.
PS: a tankless hot water system is gas fueled HWS. When you open the hot water tap a sensor picks up that you need hot water and then the gas starts burning to heat water instantaneously, warming the water for immediate use.
Hot water systems usually take up 30% of the electricity bill for a home. The reason being the system is run 24/7. The interesting thing is people only use the showers early morning and in the evening, yet the system is run 24 hours a day wasting electricity.
The main disadvantage is the cost of installing the system. It is a big investment and needs a licensed plumber to install. Running the system daily is expensive as well. Water heating is approximately 21 to 25% of the energy used in a home.
Here are 4 tips to keep in mind when buying a HWS:
Gas heaters cost approximately the same as electric HWS. However the cost of gas is far cheaper than electricity. This will give you better savings if you go for a gas hot water system.
Call Plumbaround plumbers to help you install a new system on your premises.
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Now that the weather is becoming cooler, we are naturally using more hot water. This means our hot water systems are placed under more pressure to produce hot water quicker and to top up more often, also heating for longer.
The following are reasons you will need to contact your local trusted plumber –
Contact our office 073038-1038 today to book in a plumber to inspect your hot water system.
With the Hydro Jet Rodder on board, Plumbaround can clear even the toughest blocked drains. Whilst the electric eel is a great machine to clear lines, the Jet Rodder blasts all sorts of debris free from blocked sewer and stormwater lines.
Hydro Jetting cleans drains once cleared of a blockage with a high pressure water jet at up to 35,000kpa. The jet rodder achieves this by feeding a self propelled hose with a specifically designed nozzle up the drain.
There are many places an electric eel cannot go where a jetter hose travels with ease and does the job more effectively and efficiently. We have a variety of nozzles for use and with the ability to pull through toilet pans and tight PVC gully traps.
Hydro-jetting will clear storm water lines blocked by silt, sludge and sediment build up. The hydro-jet method penetrates the dirt and flushes the drain in one action, leaving the drain clean and free flowing.
Call the Plumbaround team today on 3038-1038 to enquire about the Hydro Jet Rodder.