There are many different types of water heaters and some people need a little help to find the right one for their home. In this post, we will explore some of the most common water heater types as well as explain how to install them.
This post will be broken into two parts. The first part will cover the differences between three common water heater types, as well as their pros and cons. The second part will cover the how to install a water heater, as well as some things to watch out for when you're working on yours.
There are three main types of water heaters found in homes today and we will cover each in detail. They are gas, electric, and propane. Each of these three types offers several different types of water heaters, but for now, we will focus on the most popular models available for each type.
Gas Water Heaters - a propane or natural gas-fired appliance that stores hot water in a tank and heats it on demand - typically used to heat residential homes. They can be either "tank" style, or "tankless." Electrical Water Heaters - an electric-powered device for heating water for use in plumbing, heating, and industrial applications. They can be either "tank" style, or "tankless." Tankless Water Heaters - do not store hot water inside a tank; instead, they heat the water as it passes through the heater. They require little to no installation and can be plugged directly into a regular wall outlet.
Note that there are two types of electrical heaters we will not be discussing in this post: baseboard and electric tank/boiler heaters. These are very uncommon, and are generally used only in high-rise commercial buildings or homes. They are more expensive, and have less flexibility than both gas and tankless water heaters.
Tankless Water Heaters
In this post, we only cover the tankless types of water heater. For a full description of their pros and cons, as well as installation instructions,
Installation - you don't need to run pipes, and Installation of Tankless Water heater can be done any location in the home. They are often used for cabins or homes on uneven terrain where running pipes is difficult or impossible. Ease of Use - Since there is no tank, there is no need to wait for a tank to heat up before using hot water. You can use the water immediately. But you must also be aware that most tankless heaters have a maximum flow rate - if you try to pull too much water through them, they will shut down. Storage Capacity - Tankless heaters generally have a greater flow rate than either gas or electric heaters, which means you can use more hot water simultaneous. This is especially important for homes with multiple showers or people who want to run washing machines or dishwashers with hot water. Cost - They are usually cheaper than gas-run models. They also use much less energy, and thus produce less heat. Even if they are more expensive in the long run, a tankless heater is often very cost-effective in the short term.
Electric Water Heaters
They are also more energy efficient than tank-style heaters. No Gas Lines Needed - If your home has an existing electric line, you can install one of these. They are also very easy to install in homes without gas lines for propane and natural gas fired water heaters. There are actually two types of electric water heater: a tank type (where the hot water is stored) or a tankless type (where the hot water is heated as it passes through). Tankless heaters don't require as much maintenance - you don't have to worry about sediment, corrosion, etc.
Gas Water Heaters
If your home already has a gas line, it is easy to install and use. Gas models tend to have a greater storage capacity than electric or tankless versions. Widespread Use - Gas powered water heaters are one of the most common devices used in homes around the world. They are easy to install, and can be used anywhere in the world. With gas models, you don't need to have a tank installed in your house or yard, and they are less expensive to operate than both electric and tankless versions. In some regions of the country (specifically those close to natural gas infrastructure), they tend to be less expensive and more reliable than electric models.
Conclusion:
If you're looking to buy a water heater, you should probably first determine which type your home already has and what kind of installation you'll need (tankless, tank-style, or natural gas). and if you got problems regarding choosing water heater or installing them, Contact Cali's Choice Plumbing and Restoration company and they offer emergency water heater installation service and also guide you regarding choosing best water heater.
Author Bio:- Jacqueline Lewis
Jacqueline is a content marketing manager who formerly worked at Cali's Choice Plumbing & Restoration. She is a writer, editor, and content strategist for plumbing services. Making her knowledge and skills a power, she amplifies the readers’ knowledge about the ways of water leak and slab leak detection and their reciprocation.
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