The type of water heater you pick not only affects your monthly energy bills, but also your home’s resale value, its impact on the environment, and the safety of you and the other residents of your home. Keep the following factors in mind as you decide between propane, oil, and electricity as a means of powering your water heater:
 
1.) Affordability
 
Per litre, the price of propane is generally cheaper than oil or electricity. When you also factor in the costs of installing and maintaining your heating equipment and the average lifespan of the equipment, propane proves to be the less expensive option, being about 30% less costly than electricity and 25% less costly than oil. Propane heaters are also less expensive to repair than other types of heaters.

The type of water heater you pick not only affects your monthly energy bills, but also your home’s resale value, its impact on the environment, and the safety of you and the other residents of your home. Keep the following factors in mind as you decide between propane, oil, and electricity as a means of powering your water heater:
 
Affordability:
 
Per litre, the price of propane is generally cheaper than oil or electricity. When you also factor in the costs of installing and maintaining your heating equipment and the average lifespan of the equipment, propane proves to be the less expensive option, being about 30% less costly than electricity and 25% less costly than oil. Propane heaters are also less expensive to repair than other types of heaters.

Propane is clean, efficient, and economical. It's one of nature's most versatile sources of energy. Propane is environmentally friendly - producing lower green house gas emissions than other types of fuels.

While it is important to have your water heater at a certain minimum temperature to keep your water safe, if you can make a mug of tea just by opening your faucet, your water temperature is too high. Learn more by watching this video.
 
Many people have water heaters that are wasting energy. To find out if this applies to you, use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of hot water coming out of a faucet—anything over 120 degrees Fahrenheit is too hot. Adjusting the temperature, using a timer, and installing a water heater blanket are all ways to reduce energy waste from water heaters.
 
In general, gas heaters are more efficient than their electric counterparts, and propane water heaters are more efficient than natural gas heaters. Learn more about using propane to save even more money when you contact Budget Propane Ontario at  1 888 405.7777 for service in Gravenhurst, Midland, Orillia, Barrie, Alliston and more.