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As the year 2030 looms closer and the impending ban on gas water heaters draws near, the city of Oakland is stepping up with a more innovative solution than simply swapping out old gas heaters for electric ones. Enter the Heat Pump water heater, a superior alternative currently available on the market. These cutting-edge water heaters not only address the impending regulatory changes but also bring tangible benefits to Oakland homeowners. By seamlessly reducing monthly energy bills, they position themselves as some of the most energy-efficient water heaters on the block.

What Is A Heat Pump Water Heater?

A heat pump water heater is a style of electric water heater that does not generate its own heat. These water heaters are able to take the heat from the surrounding air and apply it to the water. This process is up to 3 times more efficient than your standard electric water heater, thus saving you more money in the long run. 

How Do Heat Pump Water Heaters Work?

Heat pump water heaters use compressed refrigerant to absorb the surrounding air. As this refrigerant gets heated and compressed, the temperature rises, and this is then transferred to your water by means of a pipe that is dipped into the storage tank. Then as the refrigerant and the water in the tank cools, it gets recompressed and the cycle begins again.

Another cool fact about heat pumps is that they can actually cool the room that your water heater is in while also being a dehumidifier.

Efficiency In Oakland

Oakland, a moderately temperate city across the bay from San Francisco, is generally characterized by its mild climate throughout the year. This makes heat pump water heaters an asset for most Oakland residents. Heat pump water heaters will be able to cut down on the constantly rising electricity bills by acquiring its heat by absorbing it from the ambient air and not using excess fossil fuels to heat the water.

Reduced Energy Bills

Heat pump water heaters have the ability to save a family of four about $550 dollars a year on their electric bill if they are switching from an electric water heater. (According to Energy Star) The savings could be even higher if the household is switching from a gas water heater.

Environmental Sustainability. 

According to Cleantechnica, installing a heat pump water heater will stop about  1 ton of Co2 a year from going into the air. Over the course of the lifetime of the water heater, the heat pump water heater can stop 40,000 pounds of Co2 from going into the atmosphere and harming the residents in Oakland, CA.

Rebates and Incentives

As you can see, heat pump water heaters are quite the feat when it comes to minimizing our carbon footprint. This is why the State of California, and the City of Oakland are offering excellent rebates to get more of these wonderful machines out into peoples homes so that the cleaner air can be possible for everyone within the City. Click here to see what rebates are available in your zip code. 

Long Term Investment

Although the price of a heat pump water heater is going to be considerably more than a traditional water heater in this area. These water heaters are going to last close to twice the amount of years as a traditional water heater, making it so that you don’t have to replace your water heater every 10 years, as well as the fact that these water heaters have a sturdier build thus minimizing your repair costs. Plus you are investing in the health and safety of your Oakland area neighborhood, helping to provide clean air for many years to come. 

Overall, if you are considering a heat pump water heart for your Oakland residence, then now is the time to get ahead of the curve in regard to the 2030 gas water heater ban.

Call the Oakland W.H.O. Crew 24/7 at (510) 630-6603 to speak to a knowledgeable member of our staff. They will schedule one of our professionally trained water heater technicians to come out to your home and give you a bid on your new energy efficient water heater. 

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