I live in a rural area in Texas and electric and propane are the only options. I use to think propane is cheaper, but I only use it for one appliance, my water heater, and it is about 0-00 a year depending upon the price of propane (.40/gal currently in my area). I realize electric water heaters will make my electric bill higher, but I can’t imagine it exceeding my current propane costs for the year. I am considering to get a electric water heater and thus go all electric, and was wondering ifanyone had the same or different opinions so that I can make an informed decision. Fyi, I do eventually plan to convert my house to solar maybe 3 years from now, but I want to decide on whether to stay with propane or go with a electric water heater now.
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Propane is cheaper to use over electric because it is much more eeficent.
The best solution is on demand heaters that do not have to constanly heat 40 to 50 gallons of water.
You can buy roof top water heaters. And in Texas you should have more solar powered hot water than you can use.
Some solar cells can break down water into Hydrogen and oxygen. Then you can collect the ydrogen to power a generator at night to make your own electricty when there is no sunlight to create electricity.
a dual element electric water heater 240V 4500/4500 watt should not run you more than $600 per year to operate and the unit is initally cheaper
My dad used to have an electric water heater until it just died on him (It lasted probably 5-10 years before showing problems). When it still functioned, there were great benefits to having it. I don’t know how it affected the electricity bill (I’m assuming it was cheaper seeing as we had a perfectly functioning gas heater), but it was nice to have seeing as that you never run out of hot water, no mater how much you use. I think they heat only when needed. The water is cold at first, but it heats up quick and doesn’t ever fluctuate in temperature.
I’m sorry that I can’t give you any numbers to help you in judging savings, but I hope what little I’ve given you helps!
if thats all you use it for then i will say the electric will probably be cheaper for you