Switching to sustainable energy hot water solutions, solar water heaters were once popular all over the world. But why is it nowhere to be seen now? We will reveal the disadvantages of solar water heaters in this article, among which being more affected by weather factors is the most obvious one.
Weather dependence: Unstable hot water**.
The operation of solar water heaters is severely affected by the weather. On rainy days or cold days in winter, sunlight is scarce and the efficiency of solar water heaters is greatly reduced. This leads to the instability of hot water**, which brings a lot of inconvenience to users. Compared with traditional electric water heaters, solar water heaters have certain limitations in providing continuous and stable hot water.
Cumbersome installation and wasted water: high cost of use.
The installation process of a solar water heater is tedious. In order for it to function properly, it must be placed in a location where it can be exposed to direct sunlight. Moreover, when installing pipelines, complex engineering adjustments are required, which adds to the complexity and time-consuming nature of the installation process. Even more worrying is the fact that in order to use hot water, all cold water must be emptied. To a certain extent, this wastes a lot of water resources, which is contrary to the spirit of saving and environmental protection.
Difficult to clean and maintain: Limescale build-up is a problem.
After long-term use, few people will clean and maintain solar water heaters thoroughly. This leads to the formation of limescale in the incubator, which reduces its heat conductivity, which in turn affects the heating effect. In contrast, traditional electric water heaters are easier to clean and maintain, keeping the water clean. For ordinary households, the difficulty of cleaning and maintenance has also become one of the reasons why solar water heaters are not popular.
While solar water heaters once attracted a lot of attention as a sustainable energy solution, they are losing market share due to their unstable hot water**, troublesome installation and wasted water resources, and difficult cleaning and maintenance. However, we do not deny the environmental friendliness and potential of solar water heaters, and there may be more advanced technologies in the future that can overcome these problems and bring them back to the fore.