Warm water for every household

Regardless of how warm or scorching hot it is outside, having a proper water heating system in the house always proves to be a worthwhile investment.

Water heaters for domestic use come in various shapes and sizes. Although many consumers buy water heaters based on the capacity of its storage tank, it is also important to consider the heater's energy usage level for more long-term benefits.

Storage/electric heater is the most common type of water heater in use today. It works by heating water and storing it in an insulated tank. It is also relatively inexpensive and easy to install, converting power with high efficiency.

Take the Dutch water heater brand Daalderop, for instance, the only water heater to use pure copper (99 percent) that makes it both rust-free and electrically sound. Daalderop products are available in capacities from 15 liters to 150 liters and electrically powered starting from only 450 watts. There is an eight-year warranty on Daalderop cylinders and a five-year one on its spare parts.

Then there is the solar water heater, which typically includes collectors mounted on the roof with a storage tank and connecting pipes and controllers. The solar water heater preheats water before use and uses the sun's heat to provide hot water, saving you both energy and cost. By choosing the right water heater - one that's not only green and easy on the pocket but is always reliable when needed - you can take warmer showers with less the hassle. * JP