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an energy smart gas water heater

Most people consider features such as type, capacity, looks and price when buying a gas water heater.

Lifetime running costs can easily exceed the purchase price of a gas water heater. So, it’s important to also check the energy efficiency and running costs when shopping around.

All new gas water heaters are rated for energy efficiency by the Australian Gas Association, and most carry Energy Rating labels to help you compare the energy efficiency of different models in the same situation.

Quite simply, the more stars you see, the more money you’ll save and the better it will be for our environment. Even a one star improvement can give savings of around 6% on running costs.

This consumer guide tells you how you can use the gas Energy Rating labels to compare different models of gas water heaters.

Using the

Energy Rating label

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Comparative energy consumption

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When comparing models, make sure you:

• Check the star rating

The more stars, the more energy efficient the model.

• Check the red star rating band

If you’re about to buy a new gas water heater:•Compare the star ratings!

•Ask for a Top Energy

Saver Award Winner (TESAW) model—they are the most energy efficient appliances on the market!

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Model SS120

This label is awarded to appliances that are among the most energy efficient on the market in their class at the time of testing. For more information and to compare appliances, refer to:

www.energyrating.gov.au

WINNER 2004

The further this extends across the half circle, the more energy efficient the model.

•Check the comparative energy consumption box

The number in the red box is the amount of gas used by the unit over a year (in MJ). It is based on testing to the Australian Standard listed on the label, and a delivery of 200 litres of hot water per day, raised by 45ºC above the cold water temperature. The lower the number, the less it will cost to run and the lower the environmental impact.

If you are comparing two models of the same type and capacity which have the same star rating, the model with the lower energy consumption is the more energy efficient one.

The more stars you see, the more you’ll save