Energy Efficient Homes: Water Heaters

Wendell A. Porter, Kathleen C. Ruppert, and Randall A. Cantrell

Release Date: 9/1/2025

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fy1025-2011

Family and Consumer Sciences

Abstract

Water heaters are the third largest energy expense in your home. This revised 5-page fact sheet describes factors to consider when purchasing and lists the various choices available.

About this Publication

This document is FCS3277, one of an Energy Efficient Homes series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. This material was prepared with the support of the Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Energy Office. However, any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Original publication date June 2008. Revised February 2015, July 2018, September 2021, and February 2025. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Wendell A. Porter, PhD, PE and lecturer, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering; Kathleen C. Ruppert, EdD, retired UF/IFAS Extension scientist, Program for Resource Efficient Communities; and Randall A. Cantrell, PhD, associate professor, Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Porter, W. A., Lee, H.-J., Ruppert, K. C., & Cantrell, R. A. (2011). Energy Efficient Homes: Water Heaters. EDIS, 2011(9). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1025-2011