FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will a Solar Water Heater Work on My Property?
The system works best if you have some unobstructed southerly exposure.
A minimum of five hours of light per day is enough.
The optimum is eight hours or more.

How Much Does It Cost?
Our Best Solar Water Heater units cost less than $2000, plus installation. Product pickup is in Agassiz, British Columbia. We can arrange delivery for an additional fee. The installation cost will vary, depending on the location of the domestic water tank in the home and ease with which the two can be connected with the cold water feed and hot water return. In new construction, installation is even simpler. Typically the entire cost of purchasing and installing a Best Solar Water Heater is less than $2500.

What is the Payback Time?
The system works best if you have some unobstructed southerly exposure. A minimum of five hours of light a day is enough. The optimum is eight hours or more.

Estimated solar hot water energy savings
by Western/Central Canada region

Maintenance & Warranty
Occasionally the unit should be visually inspected to be sure all tubes are in place and there is nothing blocking the sun from hitting the unit. Once a year the tubes should be cleaned to remove any accumulated dust, et cetera. The heavily insulated tank is stainless steel on the inside. The tanks and tubes are guaranteed in writing for five years. Replacement tubes are easy to install and readily available at approximately $10 each.

A Solar Water Heater for Every Need
The solar water heaters described on our site are just several from a wide range of available models designed for such applications as hot tubs, swimming pools and radiant in-floor heating systems. These include other models incorporating the evacuated tube technology, flat panels, and remote tank units. Optional electronic-controllers are also available. Note that solar water heaters work well to increase the efficiency of geothermal heating systems as well as demand hot water installations. The TH model and other units can be installed in series to increase capacity and they can be mounted on side walls and on the ground as well as on rooftops.

Building and Renovating with Solar Heating in Mind
Whether you're building a new house, adding an addition or upgrading your current home, be sure to plan your house with energy savings in mind. Make the most of the solar energy to heat your water. Remember that a good south-facing roof and Best Solar Water Heater units can add dollars to your pocket in years to come!

Please contact us to discuss the ideal system for your property.