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4 Factors Before Buying A New Water Heater

December 31, 2014 by derick

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In the instance that your water heater has finally gone out on you, or you like to upgrade to a new, power efficient brand, there are lots of things that should be regarded as get an appliance that will assist you well for many years. Listed below are some factors to consider as you make your decision.

POWER SOURCE
There is a lot of selections when you purchase a water heater. You can buy gas, electric, solar and atmospheric water heaters that exist in the market. Each of these types has distinctions in relation to performance and price. For recovery rate and performance, electric water heaters have an edge in recovery rate making it good for large families. But if you want to be more economical and environment friendly, decide on gas or solar water heaters instead.

SIZE
Tend not to make the error of assuming the dimensions of heater you’ve got is appropriate. A lot of homes have heaters that are oversized, which wastes a lot of energy, or small, making the household use up hot water too rapidly. An average household uses a 50-gallon heater, although this conclusion can be quite a bit tricky. A good choice is obtaining a plumbing company to estimate the home and assess your needs.

LOCATION
It is just a typical situation that replacement water heaters are placed on the same location of the previous one. Yet, you must figure out the height and width to make sure adequate space exists for installation since there can be differences on the size or capacity of your water heater. As an example, if your hot water use raises so you need to upgrade to a bigger tank size, it can be necessary to run plumbing to a different area so the new, larger unit will fit. Regardless of what it can be, it is still suggested to let a professional plumber determine the correct spot.

MODEL/TYPE
Tank water heaters are more costly to operate over time since they heat water continually, while keeping the entire tank hot at all times. A tankless model is more high-priced initially; however it helps you to save energy in the long run. Additionally, it delivers instant hot water, as it heats water as it goes through the unit, rather than trying to heat a large tank of cold water.

If you do not feel comfortable making this selection all on your own, make contact with a professional plumbing company to examine the home and make recommendations. They will help you choose the correct size of appliance for your household and water needs, the ideal place for installation and a lot more.

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