A solar water heater uses the sun to cut water heating costs. Here is how it works and whether it fits a Wheaton home.
How it works
Solar collectors on the roof absorb heat and transfer it to the water, either directly or through a heat-transfer fluid, before it reaches the backup heater.
The savings
In sunny climates, a solar system can supply a large share of a home's hot water, cutting the utility bill significantly.
The backup
Almost all systems keep a conventional water heater as backup for cloudy days and high demand.
The install
Solar water heating involves roof collectors, plumbing, and sometimes a pump and controller. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Wheaton, the local sun and codes decide feasibility.
Go solar for hot water
It is a meaningful efficiency upgrade. Call 888-217-3585 and Wheaton Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Wheaton pro to evaluate it.
Plumbing in Wheaton: what to know
In Wheaton, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across DuPage County — from Glen Ellyn, Winfield and Glendale Heights to ZIP codes like 60187, 60189, 60137 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Wheaton?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Wheaton Plumbing Helpers will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Wheaton.