Water Heaters

The new electric water heaters are marvels of technology. They're not only safer than other types of water heaters, they're lower in cost and more environmentally friendly. Installation is less expensive too. Best of all, Jump River  Electric Cooperative has great incentives to buy one.

To save you money, the new electric water heaters are more efficient than ever before. In addition, your electric water heater can be managed so that it heats your water during off-peak hours when the cost of electricity is lowest. This results in cost savings for you. And, because the new electric water heaters are larger and better insulated, they'll keep all the water you want hot until you need it.

Compared to even the most modern gas water heaters, the new electric models are safer, cleaner and more convenient. Electric water heaters don't need venting. There's no flame and no fumes. Nothing to pollute the air inside your home. Which means everyone will breathe easier.

Q. What is electric water heater load management?
A. Load management is a means by which Jump River  Electric Cooperative is able to control, or smooth out the peaks and valleys in the demand for electrical power, hence allowing the generation of electricity at a less expensive rate. This cost savings is passed along to participants in the program by means of a reduced rate for a block of kilowatt hours used. Your savings would be approximately $3.00 per month on your electric bill.

Q. How does this work?
A. During peak periods of demand, your water heater is shut off via a radio signal transmitter from Dairyland Power Cooperative in LaCrosse, WI.   Once the peak is over, another radio signal is transmitted to restore power to your water heater.  We have nearly 2,700 water heaters on our Load Management Program.  Homeowners do not even notice that their water heater was controlled.

Q. What additional equipment is required?
A. A radio receiver is installed near your water heater by Jump River  Electric Cooperative at no charge to you. The receiver is not a time clock nor is it controlled on a daily basis.

Q. Won't I run out of hot water?
A. The period for which your water heater will be controlled is no more than four hours in a consecutive ten hour period. With a properly sized water heater, in good working condition, you shouldn't notice a change in water temperature.

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Do you have more questions on electric water heaters or controls? Find more information about Marathon water heaters by visiting their Web site at www.marathonheaters.com or contact Dave or Tony at Jump River Electric Cooperative.  (An email can be sent to Dave or Tony by clicking on their names above.)