Benefits of moving to a gas geyser
Having constant access to hot water for bathing, cooking and cleaning is one of the great advantages of having a gas geyser for your home. But it gets even better when you see just how much savings you achieve on a monthly basis.
Gas is becoming an increasingly popular option for the heating of water for households. The unique benefit of this type of geyser is that you only heat the water you use, reducing the amount of wastage which is spent on keeping the water in an electric geyser heated throughout the day. What’s more, as gas is more efficient at direct heating, you’ll find that the savings on your electricity bill far outweigh the cost of your gas refills.
If you’ve ever been hit by a cold-water shower thanks to loadshedding, you will also enjoy the rewards of a gas geyser which includes always having hot water when you want it, no matter Eskom’s schedule.
So how does a gas geyser work? It’s quite simple actually: when you turn on your hot water tap, the geyser senses the cold water, fires the gas burner and a heat exchanger warms the flowing water. This whole process takes around 10 seconds to deliver hot water to your tap.
With prices comparable to electric geysers, choosing to install a gas geyser is more affordable than you may expect. It’s worth noting, however, that it’s essential to have a qualified gas expert to do the installation to comply with regulations and ensure your family’s safety.
For this reason, it’s advisable to only use a gas installer certified by the South African Qualification and Certification Committee (SAQCC). These installers have the expertise to advise you on a suitable geyser type and size for your family as well as where to position your gas geyser.
Overall, when it comes to heating water, gas geysers give other water heating options a good run for their money and is far friendlier to the environment than an electric geyser. Ultimately, investing in a gas geyser is not heavy on the pocket and will consistently provide hot water for your family while saving you money.
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