Nowadays, most of the balconies delivered to real estate projects come with solar water heaters and . I originally thought about removing them, but after hearing about my friend’s experience of using them for 3 years, I found that the practicality was not bad, so I was tempted to keep them. Anyway, they were given by the developer. Yes, it was a bargain, but it turned out that the location of my water heater was so weird that I couldn’t even think of removing it. I was really angry!
The location of solar water heaters on other people's balconies is normal, even if they don't need to dismantle a cabinet and wrap it up, but my home is different. Because it is a high-ceiling balcony, the developer did not install it in other locations, but chose to install it on the second floor. The position in the middle, and the location of the hole is also very strange, with all the long pipes exposed.
According to my home decoration plan, the balcony needs to be cast-in-place and divided into two layers. The location of the water heater is in the way and the pipe is an eyesore. I also want to keep it, but now it has to be demolished. It is not a waste!
Should I dismantle the solar water heater that comes with a house?
If the location of the solar water heater is reasonable, there is no need to dismantle it. Install another gas water heater at home. The solar water heater is specially used for bathing in the summer. It is no problem to use it for washing hands and clothes in the winter. This is how my friend's house does it, and there is no need to plug it in. In terms of electricity, you can save a lot of money after all.
In addition, it also depends on the lighting conditions of the solar panels outside. If there is no obstruction and the lighting is good, leave them in. Otherwise, choose to remove them.
A solar water heater exposed directly to the outside is definitely an eyesore. The best way is to build a cabinet and wrap it in the cabinet. It will look much cleaner immediately.
In a situation like mine, if the developer installs it in an unreasonable location, it is best to dismantle it, otherwise it will affect the renovation of the entire balcony. Some small apartments are in urgent need of storage space, and it would be more practical to dismantle and convert them into cabinets.
Another decisive factor is the quality of your solar water heater. Is it easy to use? It is best to ask this question to the owners who have already lived in the same community. Their experience is the most worthy of reference. After all, the brands of solar water heaters in each community are different, and some are of poor quality and require high maintenance costs. You can also spend money to add media every few years, otherwise they will not be used.
I originally didn’t want to dismantle the solar water heater in my house. It is very practical and free. I blame the developer for installing it in the wrong location. After the balcony was cast into two layers, a customized laundry cabinet was built, with the laundry pool on the left and the laundry pool on the right. The washing machine retains windows for ventilation and lighting to maximize practicality!
During your home renovation, have you removed the solar water heater?
(some pictures come from the Internet)
