DIY Solar Water Heating System Cost Analysis
Determine how much a DIY Solar Water Heating System would cost for your home.
By Gary Reysa
The chart below breaks down the costs of author Gary Reysa’s DIY solar water heating system. Learn more about how to install a solar water heater in your house in A Double-Duty Solar Solution: How to Build a Solar Water Heater.
| Item | Cost |
| Collector | $850 |
| Collector loop | $118 |
| Tank | $323 |
| DHW preheat | $207 |
| Radiant floor | $330 |
| Controls | $242 |
| Total | $2,070 |
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