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Startup unveils 'intelligent' water heater that could save US homeowners over $750 every year — here's how it works

Opting to make the switch can not only help reduce your monthly bills but make your home more efficient as well.

Heat pump water heaters are a great way to reduce energy costs.

Photo Credit: Cala Systems

There's nothing better than a long, hot shower after a particularly grueling day, but with energy costs soaring nationwide, it might be hard to justify pushing the water heater to its limit. 

However, by upgrading to a heat pump water heater, you might feel a little less guilty about savoring that time in your steamy oasis.   

Heat pump water heaters draw heat from the surrounding air to warm your water, rather than burning fuel or relying on energy-intensive heating elements. 

This efficient process uses less energy than conventional water heaters, reducing your energy usage. Over time, that translates to more money in your pocket.  

Switching to a heat pump water heater like Cala's models will reduce your monthly bills and make your home more efficient. Cala uses predictive technology to optimize your home's energy sources, allowing you to make the most out of your electricity.  

According to Cala, their heat pump water heaters aren't just energy efficient, but "intelligent" as well, which can help homeowners potentially save more than $750 simply by making the switch.

"By adapting to your home's unique usage patterns and factoring in things like real-time electricity prices, solar availability, and grid emissions, Cala heats water when it's most cost-effective and least carbon-intensive," the manufacturer noted. 

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