Even if you have a gas water heater it makes your lightbill higher??

Question

is that right?

Answer 1

no, but it adds a gas bill.....

The most practical use of solar energy is water heating....

It's low cost and can yeild the same results of reducing energy usage as a 2kw solar panel system, which is very expensive. (depending on hot water usage of course)

Answer 2

Gas water heaters have electronic sensors in them to monitor the pilot light and temperture settings.  So yes your gas water heater uses electricity but only about the same as a 100 W light bulb.  It's better than a blown up house.

Answer 3

there us none

Answer 4

Thermostats run off electricity. You need one for your water heater.

Answer 5

It depends on how many power it consumes. For example there is instant-hot gas powered heater which use up until 2kW. Please check your heater rating for further info.

Answer 6

No

Answer 7

No. It depends on how much electricity is used/consumed.

For info about Gas Water Heater, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_heate...

Answer 8

Yes gas water heater do have electric sensors that turn the water heaters off and on.

However Gas water heaters cost less to operate that electric water heaters, and have a faster recovery time.