Before you purchase a gas water heater, you need to decide which type of water heater will benefit your home best, the size, and qualified installation professionals. Other factors you need to consider include the operating costs, energy efficiency level, purchase options, and prices. Here’s what you need to know about gas water heaters and their advantages.
Types of Gas Water Heaters
The two types of gas water heaters are storage and tankless. Storage heaters are the most popular residential water heating option. Storage water heaters store cold water from your home’s water supply. These heaters heat water using a thermostat and gas burner.
A tankless water heater can stand alone or be mounted to the wall. Tankless heaters heat water by igniting the burner when the hot water is used. People are fond of tankless water heaters because hot water is available instantaneously.
Advantages of Tankless Gas Water Heaters
One of the benefits of gas water heaters are the savings. Gas water heaters have an 82 percent recovery rate and an amazing 80 percent efficiency rate. When you use an on-demand gas water heater, you can look forward to saving at least 50 percent on your household expenses. Tankless water heaters have hot water ready to use. You don’t have to worry about an increased utility bill due to waiting for hot water.
Hot water becomes a luxury if you don’t have a tankless gas water heater, especially in a household with many members. With a tankless water heater, the entire family can take a relaxing hot shower without waiting for more hot water. A single gas heater can heater water for a three bedroom, two bathroom home without a problem.
Using a gas water heater means cleaner water. Tank water heaters can rust and contaminate your home’s water with hard mineral deposits. The older the water tank heater, the more at risk you are for unclean drinking, cooking, bathing, and cleaning water.
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