{"id":29,"date":"2020-12-07T02:15:31","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T02:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shtheme.org\/demosd\/roofline\/?p=29"},"modified":"2021-10-20T07:01:05","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T07:01:05","slug":"launching-make-app-store-optimization-foundation-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/temp.saintpeteplumbing.com\/staging\/launching-make-app-store-optimization-foundation-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Heaters: Price Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"6:13 am.<\/strong>\u00a0You turn on your shower to let the steam fill the bathroom as you go turn on the coffee maker in preparation for the day.\r\n\r\n6:17 am\u00a0<\/strong>You return to the bathroom and begin to disrobe when you notice something \u2013 no steam fogging up the mirror. This is unusual. You throw back the shower curtain & hesitantly reach your hand into the pouring water only to find the water is ice cold. This is not the way you wanted your week to start.\r\n\r\nNo hot water for a shower & no time to think about this right now \u2013 you throw on clothes with frustration & head out the door.\r\n\r\n8:20am\u00a0<\/strong>At the office, the phones are ringing off the hook in the background. Your desk is piling up with \u201cto-do\u2019s\u201d & all you can think about is how much this water heater is going to cost to replace.\r\n\r\n11:15am<\/strong>\u00a0Time to take a break & call some plumbers for an estimate.\r\n\r\nLet\u2019s pause here.<\/em>\u00a0Here is where most people go wrong. They call around for pricing, get a number, have sticker shock & end up going for what-ever is cheapest.\u00a0But did you know, that buying based on price\u00a0now<\/strong>\u00a0can cost you more than double over the course of 10-20 years?!<\/em>\r\n

Let\u2019s take a deeper look:<\/h2>\r\n
\r\n\r\nAll 3 are made by Rheem, all 3 are 50 gal & all 3 are electric. Most people wouldn\u2019t see the difference here. Most would say \u201cI just want a standard, there is no need for all the bells & whistles here\u201d which is fair & valid \u2013 especially if you only really understand the difference in price.\r\n\r\nBut what if I told you that by trying to save $1000\u00a0now<\/em>\u00a0by getting the standard over the hybrid -that it\u2019s going to cost you $5,000 (+) over the course of 15 years.\r\n\r\nIf you are new to owning a home, you may not really be worried about 15 years from now. But if you are planning for retirement or planning for your current home to carry you through into your golden years \u2013 then planning your water heater purchase for that same future is crucial!\r\n\r\nHere is a little chart to help you make the right choice for your investment:\r\n
\"\"<\/figure>\r\nInstead of focusing on the now (and we get it, NOW is when you have to pay for it) re-focusing your sight on down the road, when you can calculate your return on investment.\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s not JUST price you should compare, its warranty, average \u201clife\u201d, & energy use (energy guide) that all factor into what your water heater is ACTUALLY costing you.\r\n\r\nAs you can see above, even the middle price option, with the best warranty terms, MAY not be the best option for you. The hybrid, even though you\u2019d replace it once every 10 (+) years \u2013 clearly still retains its value, based on its energy use.\r\n\r\nEven just 3-5 years down the road, not far before most people have to replace their standard water heater (year 5-8), you could be seeing your \u201cbreak-even\u201d if choosing the hybrid over the standard option. The Hybrid, which costs $2500 upfront, at year 5 has already saved you $600 in energy costs compared to the standard.\r\n\r\nBy year 7, you\u2019ll likely have to fully replace that standard water heater, costing you another $1500 at least. Comparatively, that same hybrid option now would have saved you $2700\r\n\r\nWhen looking at these numbers, it\u2019s hard to deny the value. But every person & their situation is different. If you are looking to replace or update your water heater, call\u00a0St. Pete Plumbing\u00a0<\/strong>today! Like the warranties of the water heaters themselves, not all plumbers\u2019 values are equal. At\u00a0St. Pete Plumbing<\/strong>, we guarantee our work \u2013 so you can rest easy.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n