Does a homeowner have to change their habits to use a solar water heater?
No. Solar water heaters are always installed with a backup heating system to ensure that hot water is available at all times. However, to maximize solar utilization and savings, homeowners should attempt to use the most hot water in the late morning and early afternoon when the solar system is operating at its peak due to the available sunshine. Also, the solar system will be more effective if hot water use is spread more evenly over the week. For example, if hot water is used for laundry, instead of washing seven loads of clothes in a single day, wash one load each day. This will reduce the amount of backup energy required for the solar system.
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