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Introducing a new Ruud Energy-efficient product, the Heat Pump Water Heater is designed to replace a traditional 50-gallon electric water heater. The Ruud air-source heat pump water heaters work much like a refrigerator in reverse. The heat pump extracts the heat from warm air, intensifies the heat with a compressor, delivers the heat to the water, and exhausts the cooler air. Because it uses the warm ambient air temperature to do most of the work, it is a very efficient way to heat water.

The Benefits:

• Up to a $1,500.00 Federal tax rebate for 2010
• Saves $300.00 per year in operating costs
• A 2.0 Energy Star Factor- The Heat Pump is twice as efficient as a standard electric water heater
• Easy-to-use LED touch pad controls the water temperature range, 3 energy efficiency settings, and overall operation

• Installs as easily as a standard electric water heater
• Standard 3/4″ NPT water inlet, outlet and condensate drain connections
• 10-Year limited tank and parts warranty

• 2 ½” Non CFC foam insulation

• 3-5 year payback with Federal Tax Credits

Choosing the best location:

For best heat pump operation, the temperature in your location of choice should average 40 degrees or above. Choose a warm installation site like an attic, garage or basement.  The minimum requirements of the room size would be a 10’x10’x10’ room.

Federal Tax Credit Up To $1500.00

This heat pump water heater qualifies for the energy efficient building property federal tax credit of up to $1,500. The federal tax credit is limited to 30% of energy efficient building property and cost of installation through 2010, with a total limit of $1,500. Additional state and local utility incentives may also be available.

The cold weather is right around the corner and JP Plumbing wants to help you out! There are two types of outdoor hose connections in the Annapolis area that should be winterized for the freezing weather. JP Plumbing would like to share with you the different kinds of outdoor faucets and how to prepare them for the winter weather.

Close handle and open bleed cap

Open the handle to allow air in pipe

The  Standard hose bibs found more in older homes in the surrounding areas of Annapolis have two separate valves to look for. The first valve is your outdoor faucet. The second valve is your shut off valve, which you can find in a basement or in a heated area. The first step to winterize this style faucet is to turn off the shut off valve and open up the bleed cap on the side to allow air inside the pipes. The second step is to open the outdoor faucet allowing the pipe to drain out any water left inside the pipes. You have now winterized your outdoor Standard faucet!  If these steps are not completed, any water left in the pipes could potentially freeze causing a crack or break at the faucet.

Disconnect Garden Hose in Winter

The second style hose bib that can be found in the Annapolis, Anne Arundel County area is a Frost Proof hose bib. These valves extend into a heated space area and have the luxury of not having to drain the faucet for the cold weather. However, there is only one step that needs to be done for winterizing these faucets. The garden hose needs to be removed from the outdoor faucet during the winter months. When a hose stays connected to it during the winter months the hose can hold water inside the valve leading it to potentially freeze and  split the faucet.

Submitted By: Jim Phaneuf

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