Learn More About Water Heaters
Water heating accounts for roughly 18% of a typical home's energy use, behind only heating and cooling. For your clients, that makes it a real factor in both comfort and monthly operating costs, and a detail worth getting right on a listing.
Every Pearl SCORE™ Report includes guidance on water heaters:
- How to identify the type and fuel
- Why it matters to a buyer, from operating cost to safety
- How long it typically lasts, and how to gauge remaining life
- What to confirm when listing and what verify when supporting your buyers
The Report focuses on the most common water heater configurations. It does not document every type. When a home has something less common, such as an indirect water heater or a boiler-paired system, you may need more than the Report provides.
Find what you need in the ResourceHub
Whether you are a Pearl-Recognized Professional who has completed Pearl Academy courses, or you are reading a Pearl SCORE™ Report for the first time, you are in the right place. The ResourceHub has additional articles on water heaters specifically, and home performance features in general. You can search for a topic, ask our AI assistant for a quick answer, or submit a ticket to reach our support team. To go further, Pearl Academy offers courses on home performance for real estate professionals, including those working toward Pearl-Recognized Professional status.