Solar water heating uses the sun to preheat the home's hot water. The system cuts the energy use where the sun shines.
The panels
The rooftop panels collect the sun's heat for the water. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Chicago, the sun is the fuel.
The tank
The solar tank stores the heated water for the use. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Chicago, the storage is the buffer.
The backup
The conventional heater backs up the solar on the cloudy days. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Chicago, the backup is the reliability.
The savings
The solar share of the hot water cuts the fuel bill. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Chicago, the share is the saving.
The climate
The sunny regions see the faster payback on the system. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Chicago, the climate is the factor.
The install
The solar loop needs the proper install and the freeze protection. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Chicago, the pro is the requirement.
The call
Consider the solar water heat. Call 888-217-3585 and Chicago Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Chicago pro for the quote.
Plumbing in Chicago: what to know
In Chicago, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Cook County — from Cicero, Stickney and Berwyn to ZIP codes like 60608, 60623, 60609 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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