Most homeowners don’t think much about their hot water system.
Until the power bill arrives.
Or the system fails.
Or someone mentions they cut their hot water running costs and suddenly you start wondering if there’s a better option.
The reality is your hot water system can account for up to 25% of your household energy usage.
That means one appliance quietly sitting outside your home could be having a bigger impact on your power bills than you realise.
Traditional electric hot water systems work in a fairly simple way.
They use electricity to create heat.
For every 1kW of electricity used, they generally produce around 1kW of heating output.
Heat pumps work differently.
Instead of creating heat directly, they move heat already present in the surrounding air and transfer it into the water.
Think of it like an air conditioner working in reverse.
For every 1kW of electricity used, some heat pump systems can produce up to 5kW of heating output.
That can make certain heat pump systems up to 500% more energy efficient compared to traditional electric storage hot water systems.
Less energy used.
Lower running costs.
More efficient hot water.
Many modern systems also include Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing homeowners to monitor performance and control settings directly from their phone.
The reality is we don’t pay your electricity bill.
But if there’s an opportunity to help reduce running costs and make your home more energy efficient long term, it’s worth understanding your options.
A lot of homeowners tell us the same thing:
“We didn’t realise our hot water system was using that much power.”
Hot water isn’t something most people think about.
Until they realise how much it might be costing them.
If your electric hot water system is getting older, power bills are creeping up, or you’re simply wondering whether there’s a smarter way to heat water moving forward, get in touch with Projection Plumbing.
We’ll help you understand the options so you can make the right decision for your home.
Reliable plumbing. No fuss. Done properly.
See also: Understanding the Role of Hot Water Systems in Cold Showers.
