Energy Efficiency
Many homeowners have seen advertisements for tankless water heaters, otherwise known as “on-demand” water heaters, that promise great features and big savings. An unlimited supply of hot water definitely sounds like a sweet deal, and so do reduced water heating costs and instantaneous hot water on demand. But are these claims accurate? Are tankless water heaters any better than a traditional tank water heater?
A “Phantom” load, otherwise known as “Vampire” or a “Ghost” energy, is any kind of electricity that is used by devices that are turned off but are still plugged into an electrical outlet. Electronic devices that create a phantom load include cell phone chargers, computers, televisions, and many more.