Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. Blog: Archive for January, 2013

25C Tax Credits Reinstated for High Efficiency Water Heaters

Monday, January 21st, 2013

GE Hybrid Water Heater | Orlando | Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc.The 25C tax credits have been retroactively reinstated from 1/1/12 through 12/31/13. Equipment that qualifies for the $300 water heater tax credit includes natural gas, propane or oil water heaters with an energy factor of .82 and higher or a thermal efficiency of 90% or higher. Electric heat pumps or hybrid water heaters may also qualify depending on the energy factor rating.

If you have upgraded your water heater in the past year, or are considering upgrading to a high efficiency efficiency model call Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI) today to find out if you are eligible for the $300 tax credit. Additional discounts and rebates may be available through Energy Star, your local utility company and MPI promotions.

MPI offers expert water heater installation, maintenance and repair service throughout the Orlando area. We offer traditional and tankless water heaters, hybrid heat pump water heaters and even solar water heaters for commercial installation. Call today to find the best water heater solution for you home!

 

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3 Benefits to Installing a New Water Heater

Monday, January 21st, 2013

If your water heater has stopped working, your immediate reaction is probably one of dismay. However, there are several benefits to replacing your water heater that can help turn your mood around. At Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI), we’ve been offering complete water heater installation and water heater replacement in Orlando for years.  Here are some of the benefits of replacing your hot water heater.

Efficiency

Almost without exception, new hot water heaters offer customers greater heating efficiency. Water heaters are generally given an Energy Factor rating that measures their efficiency. This rating describes how much actual hot water is produced per unit of fuel consumed. The higher the energy factor, the more efficient the water heater is. New gas-fired water heaters typically have an energy factor rating of .5 to .7. By investing in a new water heater, you’ll be able to take advantage of that efficiency.

Hot Water Recovery Rate

Two other important metrics for water heaters is the First Hour Rating which measures the availability of water during the period of highest demand. The Recovery Rating is also important because it describes the water heater’s ability to replenish hot water after it has been depleted. If you have an old hot water, you may have been taking cold showers if you got in after the rest of your family. With a new hot water, it will likely have a better recovery rating which will give you access to more hot water at the times when you need it most.

Space Savings

If you’ve decided to upgrade to a tankless hot water heater, then you will probably have more available space in your storage area. Tankless water heaters are small, rectangular units that can be mounted on a wall. If that’s the case, then you likely have a much larger area for storing other items besides your water heater.

If you need water heater installation or water heater replacement in Orlando, call Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. (MPI). We have experience working with many different types and brands of water heaters. We would love to help you pick out a unit that matches your home’s needs and your budget. Call us today.

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Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. is an Ask the Seal Approved Business

Friday, January 11th, 2013

If you live in the Orlando area there is no better way to ensure you are hiring a safe, reliable company than by using Ask the Seal. Visit asktheseal.com today to find a service professional in your area. Ask the Seal screens service professional and their employees by verifying and checking licenses, insurance, customer service quality, and performing criminal background checks.

Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. is a certified safe choice in plumbing. We fully support the mission of Ask the Seal and are proud to represent the kind of safe, reliable company that Ask the Seal approves. If you are looking for plumbing service in the Orlando area look no further than the team at Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. We also received the Angie’s List Super Service Award for 2012 and the Orlando Sentinel named MPI one of the top 100 companies to work for in 2012.

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