We have solar water heater. The first one lasted 18 yrs., and we thought about not doing it again, but when we got the first electric bill we got another solar water heater. LOL Even if we have cloudy weather for 5 days we still have hot water. 45 min. of sunshine is all the solar panels need. I'd like to know what Chasing Hawk's washer and dryer says to her phone. LOL