Saving on the consumption of the electric water heater

In many types of systems it is necessary to install an electric water heater for the production of domestic hot water.

It is in fact an indispensable appliance for washing and washing dishes and dishes and is a more than valid alternative to traditional boilers with instant hot water production fueled by natural gas or LPG.

More and more often, the electric water heater is installed in our homes and represents a variable percentage from 15 to 18% of the total consumption of the bill.

It is therefore essential to choose an electric water heater that is in line with our use, realizing how much it actually consumes.

Energy consumption of an electric water heater

The operation of an electric water heater is quite simple: an electric resistance heats the water flowing inside the device to a high temperature and in a very short time.

The water is kept at temperature thanks to the internal insulation of the tank which avoids the dispersion of heat.

Obviously, each model is unique and consumption varies on the basis of capacity and energy efficiency, but it is still possible to get a general idea.

An average household usually uses a water heater with a capacity of up to 80 liters of water and, generally speaking, the estimated energy consumption does not exceed 118 kW per month, consumption which is reduced in proportion to the reduction in the size of the water heater (50 liters, 30 liters , ...)

In any case, the energy label of the water heater provides all useful information on consumption and the characteristics of the appliance.

Optimize consumption and save on bills

An electric water heater allows the optimization of consumption thanks to its excellent performance.

Even before buying the water heater, it is advisable to inquire about the energy class of the product in order to have a clear picture of what we are buying: the Ariston Lydos Hybrid electric water heater is certainly the best in its category.

It is a class A electric water heater which, thanks to the combined operation of the heat pump and electrical resistance, is able to guarantee savings on the bill of up to 380 euros / year.

The Ariston Lydos Hybrid electric water heater is also equipped with an I-Memory function, capable of memorizing consumption and usage habits to further improve consumption.

Furthermore, before purchasing, it is of fundamental importance to correctly size the water heater in relation to the number of people in the family unit and the number of bathrooms in the home to avoid heating more water than is really necessary for domestic use.

Furthermore, to reduce consumption, the water heater should be installed in a thermally protected area of ​​the house (for example, not on a perimeter wall without a thermal coat) and as close as possible to the water outlets in order to have less possible piping between the water heater and the end users.

This would significantly reduce heat loss during the passage of water in the pipes.

It is also possible to set the on and off period of the water heater with a timer and, in the same way, it is possible to set the appliance thermostat to 60 degrees in winter and 40 degrees in summer.

On Acquaclick the electric water heaters of the best brands on the market are available, such as Ariston, Vaillant and Bosch Junkers.