How to Save Money on Gas Water Heaters
Your water heater is one of the most important appliances in your home, so you need to make sure the model you buy is reliable, cost effective, energy efficient and affordable. Getting the best deal on a new gas water heater can be a challenge at times, but shopping around is the best way to get the heater you need at a price you can afford. The key is to choose a gas water heater that will run efficiently and provide years of trouble-free service. Does this Spark an idea?
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Visit all of the home improvement centers and hardware stores in your area and gather prices for gas hot water heaters. When asking the sales staff for help, be sure to tell it what size home you have.
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Shop online as well, using the models and brands you identified at local stores. Often Internet retailers will have better prices than their brick-and-mortar counterparts. Of course, you need to factor the cost of shipping into the overall cost of the heater, and you need to check warranty coverage and service options as well. Some Internet retailers contract with third party vendors to provide local on-site service during the warranty period.
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Find the energy-rating label on each gas water heater you are considering. By law, this label must appear on all water heaters, both gas and electric. Read the label carefully--it will tell you how energy efficient the appliance is. It is generally worthwhile to pay a bit more for an energy-efficient gas water heater, since you will recoup that extra cost.
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Haggle with the salespeople at your local hardware store or home improvement center. Many stores have a price match policy in place, so if you can show them an ad for a similar model online, they might be willing to match, or even beat, that price.
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Sign up for a store-branded credit card if you do decide to buy from a large home improvement center. Home Depot, Lowe's and other home improvement warehouses often run specials offering at least 10 percent off for new cardholders. Stores might offer other money-saving incentives, including 0 percent financing and extended payment plans, to new customers as well.
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References
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