Solar energy incentives can pay up to 40-50% of your cost for solar electric, solar hot water heating, and solar pool heating systems. Please visit our incentives page for details.

Guardian Solar Water Heater Systems

A properly-sized Guardian solar water heating system will save your family 85-90% of your water heating costs by using the sun's FREE ENERGY instead of electricity.  Typically 1/3 of the average electric bill is devoted to water heating, so this savings should result in about 30% reduction in your bill.  Although the Energy Guide sticker on your current hot water tank is good source of information, keep in mind that it is based on an 8 cents per KwH figure and that costs already have risen to 12 1/2 cents in Central Florida, and will rise more in the future. So a typical tank which is rated at $425 yearly electric expense is probably closer to $675.

How does it work? Water in the solar storage tank is circulated through a roof mounted solar panel.  The solar panel absorbs the sun's heat and passes it on to the water as it flows through the collector.
Our solar hot water heater systems are automatically controlled to maintain optimum temperatures. The solar storage tank has a back-up electrical element in case of inclement weather, and the solar panels include freeze protection against possible damage during the winter months.  The system size is based on your family's hot water requirements. Guardian systems are available in 66, 80, or 120 gallon capacities.  Guardian systems can also be retro-fitted to your existing hot water tank.  Please contact us for specific sizing information pertinent to your family's needs.

Please visit demo.wiredsolar.net to see a live readout from a Wayne's Solar hot water heater system.

New Construction

Many reputable homebuilders in your area already offer Guardian solar water heater systems as options on their new homes.  Investing in solar water heater equipment at the time of new construction is always a good idea.  Typically, the extra cost in your mortgage payment to cover the solar system is considerably less than the monthly savings, so solar energy investments will pay for themselves as soon as you move in.  Please contact us if you are building a new home and are interested in investing in solar energy.