Source of Water Heating & Cost in Nairobi

pinkseaeg

Member

Member since 25 February 2013

Alexandria

pinkseaeg

03 March 2013 21:28:56

pinkseaeg

03 March 2013 21:28:56

Alexandria

Hi,

Can any one indicate what are the various/common options of water heating at homes and what is the associated cost?

Thanks

Longonot62

Kenya Expat Advisor

Member since 05 March 2010

Nyeri

Longonot62

07 March 2013 06:14:07

1480

Longonot62

07 March 2013 06:14:07

1480

Nyeri

Hi, the most common form of water heating is by electric immersion heater. It's quite expensive - the cost of power tends to vary according to season (more diesel generators in dry conditions), and depends upon use, so it's difficult to give a cost.

The alternative is solar hot water. This is very effective and low cost (once installed). We paid approximately Kes 150 000 for our system. We have probably saved in the region of Kes 4000 per month. If you rent and/or live in an apartment, solar is probably not be a practical solution, due to lack of roof space on which to fix the panels.