What Is Solar Water Heating ?
By absorbing the sun's radiant energy and converting it into heat energy, a solar water heater pre-heats cold municipal water before it goes into a home’s hot water tank. Energy conservation and cost savings are realized by using less conventional energy sources to heat the water in a traditional water heating system. In Ontario, depending on a resident’s hot water consumption, solar water heaters provide approximately 50% of annual water heating needs. Most solar water heaters rely on the existing natural gas or electric heater as an auxiliary back-up heater. This ensures that hot water needs are met when it is very cloudy or there are reduced sun hours.
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Bracebridge Heating Company Specializing in Natural Gas and Propane. Installer of furnaces, air conditioners, infloor heating,solar hot water, fireplaces and most Natural Gas and Propane appliances. Also servicing: Barrie, Orillia, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Port Carling and Parry Sound. 705-645-5083
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