Solar hot water heater system price

How much does a solar water heater cost?

How Does a Solar Water Heater Work? The cost of a solar water heater can range from $1,500 up to around $13,000, depending on factors like the system size and type, materials used, and installation costs. The average cost before factoring in federal incentives is around $9,000.

How much does a solar pool heater cost?

Solar pool heaters cost $2,500 to $6,500 with installation, depending on the size and number of collectors. A solar pool heating system uses the pool's existing pump to move water through roof-mounted collectors, where the sun's energy warms the water before returning it to the pool.

Does solar hot water cost a lot?

As Lisa Purvins, CFO and vice president of Pro-Tech Heating & Cooling, puts it, “Once you have solar hot water installed, it doesn’t cost anything to heat the water because using the sun is free.”

What is a solar water heater?

Solar water heaters (also known as solar hot water) are an alternative to conventional water heating systems, including tankless coil water heaters, gas water heaters, electric water heaters, or heat pump water heaters (all of which use either gas, oil, or electricity to power them.)

What are the different types of solar water heaters?

All varieties of solar water heaters fall into one of two system categories: active or passive. Active systems have controls and circulating pumps, and they’re more efficient. Passive systems are less efficient but also less expensive and potentially longer lasting.

How much does a water heating system cost?

Even with higher upfront costs, active systems are far more common in homes looking for a long-term, sustainable water heating method. The two systems—known as direct and indirect or open-loop and closed-loop systems—cost between $2,000 and $4,000 on average.