If you would like to lower your energy bills, a hybrid heat pump water heater is worth a look, and we are happy to walk you through it. Heat pump models use 60 to 70% less energy than electric resistance models. SCE and some city-owned utilities may offer rebates, and we check what’s open for your home.
SCE and city-owned utilities (like Riverside Public Utilities) sometimes offer heat pump water heater rebates. They change often, so we check what your utility offers before you decide.
When water heats up, it expands. In a home with a pressure regulator or a check valve on the main line, that extra water has nowhere to go, so an expansion tank takes it in. Inside the tank is a cushion of air, and it only works when its air pressure matches your home’s water pressure. A heat pump water heater stores hot water in a tank just like a standard heater, so it needs the same protection.
Expansion tanks are pre-charged at the factory (commonly 40 PSI, depending on the brand), but many Inland Empire homes run 60 to 80 PSI. Installed straight out of the box, the tank fills with water and stops doing its job. That puts extra strain on the water heater, the relief valve and every fixture in the house.
Whenever an expansion tank goes in, we measure your home’s water pressure first and set the tank’s air charge to match. Most plumbers skip it. We never do.
A heat pump water heater pulls heat from the air around it and puts it into the water, much like a refrigerator working in reverse. Because it moves heat rather than creating it with a heating element, it uses far less electricity than a standard electric water heater. Most models also have a backup element for times of heavy hot water use.
The Inland Empire is a good fit for heat pump water heaters. Garages stay warm most of the year, which is the kind of space these units work best in.
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