Solar Water Heaters Support Energy Self-Sufficiency
We Trust American Water Heaters
American Water Heaters is our trusted source of these innovative solar systems. Residential electric direct solar water heater is a mouthful of a product name, so let’s break it down. This product is made to be installed in a home (as opposed to commercial uses), and it runs on electricity generated by an included solar panel. That solar panel directly powers up the water heater.
Why install a solar water heater? Installing a solar water heater can help you save 70% on your current water heating bill if you’re only installing a solar water heater and no other solar products to your home. Or, if you do have solar panels and you want extra insurance that you won’t need to rely on any energy from the utility, this is a great way to provide more power for an appliance that uses more energy than others.
At Family First Solar, we aim to help customers eliminate their need for the utility and become energy self-sufficient if they want to be. This is one of the products that helps people do that.
Solar Water Heater Features
- Available in 65, 80, and 115-gallon models to meet your home’s needs
- Multiple connection options for installation flexibility (side and top connections available)
- 4500-watt heating element
- Glasslined steel tank protects from corrosion
- “Environmentally-friendly” non-CFC foam insulation
- Aluminum anode rod protects against corrosion
- CSA Certified and ASME Rated T&P relief valve
- Durable tamper-resistant brass drain valve
Frequently Asked Questions.
American Water Heaters provides a 6-year limited tank and parts warranty for residential applications, with the option to upgrade to a 10-year tank warranty. If the water heater is used in a commercial application, the warranties are reduced to 3 years for the tank and 1 year for the parts. Should you need to use your warranty, Family First Solar will help you navigate that.
American Water Heaters are UL and cUL listed to UL 174 Standard for Household Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 110-M90. They also comply with California legislation AB 1953 and Vermont legislation Act 193 which limits the lead content
in plumbing fixtures that come into contact with drinking water to a maximum of 0.25%.
You will have hot water when it’s not sunny. American Water Heaters have a supplementary electric heating element that maintains consistent water temperature during periods when solar energy is not available. This would be the only time that you would either draw energy from your utility or from another solar panel system you have in your home.
Yes, solar water heaters are eligible for the 30% federal tax credit when installed as a part of a complete solar water heating system. The Hawai’i tax credit is for 35% as well! So make sure to communicate with your tax accountant or whoever prepares your taxes!
