Solar Water Heater Installation in Harrow

Solar water heating FAQs

Our heating engineers answer some of the most frequently asked questions about solar water heating systems.

How do solar hot water systems work?

A solar hot water system uses the sun’s energy to heat a flat glass plated collector with copper pipes full of solar fluid which is connected to your home’s hot water storage tank. The solar fluid will also protect the system from freezing.

When the fluid is hot enough to be drawn from the solar collectors, a controlled device automatically activates the pumps to circulate it to the solar storage tank where a heat exchanger transfers this heat to a solar storage tank. Solar heated water from this tank is then drawn into the main water heater.

Even if there is little or no sun, the main water heater will still function providing ample hot water for your home.

How much energy and money can I save?

Solar energy and its hot water systems can reduce your hot water bills by up to 75% and will therefore pay for itself within 4 to 8 years.

The technology in solar hot water systems is now far more advanced making it an affordable purchase for any household or commercial property, and it provides a greater energy output compared with other renewable energy systems in your property. As well as being financially rewarding, it is also environmentally friendly.

Which solar water heating system is right for my home?

Peter Brown Plumbing & Heating are more than happy to visit and survey your property. Our experts will share advice about the best products on the market that are right for your needs.

With the advances in technology, modern solar hot water systems are now streamlined to appear less intrusive and are lighter in weight which makes them easier to install on most properties.