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Home Renovations : Proactively Replacing your Water Heater
​     With the average lifespan of a water heater being 10-13 years, a replacement water heater isn’t 
always top-of-mind until your existing water heater fails. Proactively replacing a water heater means 
that a homeowner gives themselves time to research the best replacement option for their home, hot 
water usage, and budget. Water heater replacements are typically emergency situations and are limited 
by what is in stock, and not by what the homeowners’ needs may be, or by what is best for the 
environment. 

     Bathroom renovations are the perfect time to upgrade a water heater. With high-end rainfall 
showerheads (single or dual), free-standing soaker tubs, and jetted tubs being common additions to 
bathroom renovations, they also come with increased hot water use. Undergoing a renovation in a
home is a great time to re-evaluate hot water usage, and ensure the home is equipped with an 
appropriately sized water heater to support the homeowners needs.
 
     If the renovation project that you are working on increases the overall demand for hot water,
ask the homeowners if they ever run out of hot water. If they do, their existing unit may need to be 
replaced with something that can deliver enough hot water for the increased need. Renovating provides 
a great chance to upgrade to a newer water heater and can also lead to opportunities to increase a
home’s energy efficiency.
​     If the existing water heating unit is advanced in age, chances are it isn’t very energy efficient.  As a water heater is responsible for the second most energy consumption in most homes, many options will lead to lower utility bills, as well as being more friendly to the environment. There are many more energy efficient options available in the market today. These modern options will provide a cost savings, and depending on your choice, may even qualify for a rebate. Today’s water heaters come in numerous options that exceed energy efficiency standards, such as faster recovery rates, increased insulation, and tankless options that eliminate the standby heat loss wasted by water being heated multiple times a day. 
Screenshot of GSW Product Selector Tool
     To help your customer determine their ideal product, try using GSW's Product Selector Tool. The product selector tool will help decide which one of our products would best suit your needs by asking the required fuel source, installation location and space, family size, and demand. Inputting this information into the tool will provide you with product options. Keep GSW’s Product Selector Tool in mind when researching for your next water heater installation. 


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