Hot Water Systems

Traditionally Hot Water can easily cost

between $100 to over $200 a quarter in electricity!

Thinking of changing to a Solar Hot Water System, or getting a Gas Hot Water System?


Our recommendation: If you have a perfectly good electric hot water system, then you should keep it.

If you need a new hot water system, consider choosing an electric one. We will be able to make your electric hot water system energy efficient with one of our solar systems. Keeping your hot water hot whilst saving you money.

Electric Hot Water Hervey Bay

The bonus to having an Electric Hot Water System & a Solar System from Buzz Energy:

Buzz Energy Solar Systems are installed with a few bonuses that unfortunately most miss out on. We ensure that if you have an existing electric hot water system, that it does the main ‘heating’ during daylight hours. The system can then maintain heat during the night to save you money & the worry of “switching on/off boosters”, even if it is an overcast day. This in turn with running dishwashers & washing machines during the day is how you could save far more & be financially better off using a quality solar system combined with an electric hot water system.

Solar Hot Water Hervey Bay

The ‘cold’ side to having a Solar Hot Water System:

Solar Hot Water could save you money but not like it used to. They unfortunately have more downsides than positives.

  • Solar Hot Water Systems take up space on your roof that could be better used for Solar Panels.

  • In winter Solar Hot Water Systems rarely produces enough hot water. They require expensive 'boosting' by gas or electricity.

  • In summer Solar Hot Water Systems produce far more hot water than can be used.

  • Some households are beginning to use less hot water from their ‘Hot Water Systems’ with appliances such as dishwashers & washing machines heating water themselves.

Gas Hot Water Hervey Bay

The ‘cold’ side to having a Gas Hot Water System:

  • If your household is running on gas bottles, it is never easy to tell when you’re about to have your last hot shower.

  • If you are connected with a natural gas line, there is little to no choice of gas suppliers to ensure low running costs.

  • Gas Hot Water Systems still require an electric supply for ‘lighting’ each time you need hot water.

  • Some households are beginning to use less hot water from their ‘Hot Water Systems’ with appliances such as dishwashers & washing machines heating water themselves.

The Verdict

Of course, while we recommend Electric Hot Water Systems, there are still other pros & cons of each Hot Water System. No matter which Hot Water System you chose or already have, we will ensure our solar system works alongside it for the best outcome for your household.

Would you like to know more?

Please contact us in regards to going solar with Buzz Energy & the benefits it would provide to your household, such as savings on your Hot Water costs.