Types of Hot Water Heaters

Of the average $2,800 spent on energy  throughout the year, about half of that is spent on the heating and cooling of the home. The water heater is accountable for another 18% of that. The hot water heater that you select is of great importance if you want to better manage those costs each year. Investing in a new, energy- efficient hot water heater is a great way to reduce the money that you spend.

Types of Hot Water Heaters

There are tanked and tankless hot water heater available. Most people use the tanked version of the hot water heater because it is cheaper. There are two types of traditional tanked hot water heaters. This is an electric model and one that is fired by fuel. Gas is the most common fuel used in the fire. Oil is also used in some hot water heaters. These heaters use a valve that opens and delivers water from the top to the bottom. Most of these hot water heaters are durable and safe, with construction using steel materials.

The electric hot water heater uses a 220 volt circuit to heat the water, it passes thru the top and the bottom of the tank using a thermostat with different temperature elements. Most people recommend that the electric hot water heater be set at a temperature of 120 degrees. The electric hot water heater is the most commonly used of them all.

Tankless Hot Water Heaters

The tankless hot water heater has only been around for a few years, but it is one that many homeowners are choosing to add to their home. These heaters offer many pros and cons that you should weigh before making your selection.  Contact DJ Plumbing and Heating Services a call to help you choose the right one for you.

Benefis o tankless water heaters are numerous. First, they are small in size so they are easy to place into smaller spaces, like apartments. The tankless water heaters provide instant hot water, unlike the traditional hot water heater than may take minutes for your water to warm up. The tankless hot water heater is also easier to maintain than traditional hot water heaters

Choosing your Hot Water Heater

Do not choose the first hot water heater that you discover. Instead, take the time to pick and choose the right one for your home. A few considerations when making your purchase:

-        Size: The hot water heater should be small enough in size that it easily fits I the area of the home that you have to accommodate it. Always measure before purchasing so not to get anything that is to large.

-        Recovery Rate: The recovery rate of the hot water heater indicates its speed. The number represents the amount of gallons of water that the heater can heat to 100 degrees in one hour.

-        Capacity: Capacity is also something to consider when making the purchase of a hot water heater. The capacity amount is not the same or every household. You need to consider the number of people in your home and the amount of water that you require to determine the right capacity.

-        Cost: We all have budgets in place. Tankless water heaters are the most expensive of the different types of hot water heaters available, and electric is the least expensive. It is still a good idea to compare before you buy to ensure the best rates are found.

Final Thoughts

We owe a lot of thanks for the wonders a hot water heater provides to us. It heats our water so wonderfully. It is easy to say we’d be lost without it! Choose your system wisely and you’ll have plenty of praise to offer it for a long time ahead. Call DJ Plumbing and Heating Services to help with your new system and installation.