domestic hot water

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    Off-season mothballing a tank-type water heater

    So I currently run a dehumidifier in my basement during the summer. Encapsulation is poor and will never be perfect due to the age of the house and inaccessible areas, so the energy consumption from dehumidification is significant. I also have a fairly new tank-type gas water heater located in...
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    Wood Stoves and Fireplaces OBTAINING DOMESTIC HOT WATER (DHW) FROM A WOOD STOVE

    Obtaining Domestic Hot Water from a Wood or Coal Stove Many folks have expressed a desire to obtain hot water from their stoves. First, I should mention that this article refers to Domestic Hot Water, meaning the water that is used to wash dishes, take showers, etc. A woodstove cannot produce...