Gas Hot Water Heaters
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A conventional storage water heater holds from 20 to 80 gallons of water, which is heated when it enters the tank. The water can be heated by a gas or electric power source.
Standby heat loss can occur when the hot water is sitting in the tank and isn’t being
Be sure to choose the tank capacity that best fits your home or commercial property’s needs. You may be tempted to buy the
Conventional storage water heater Pros:
- Still the most common and popular style and most affordable
- 20 to 80 gallons of hot water available, depending on model size
- One correctly-sized conventional storage water heater is sufficient for simultaneous use of multiple hot-water demands (example: shower and dishwasher being used at the same time)
Conventional storage water heater Cons:
- Not energy efficient as operating costs (gas or electric) will cost more over
lifetime due to standby heat loss Unit may requirepurchase of insulation blanket to increase energy efficiency
Sizing It Up
Since you do not want to buy too large or too small of a conventional storage water heater unit, you will need some idea of your home or office’s demands and some basic math skills to figure out the “
To find your home’s
Using the provided estimated number of gallons for each activity and add them up:
Scenario Average Gallons of water per use # Times in 1 hour Total
Bath/Shower 10 x
Shaving 2 x
Hand Dishwashing 4 x
Automatic Dishwasher 6 x
Clothes Washer 7 x
Example:
At
You would need to consider purchasing a conventional storage water heater that is +/- 2 gallons of your “
Do you need assistance determining the best water heater for your home or business? Contact the experts at Elk Grove Village Sewer and Plumbing for our expert advice!
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- Repiping
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Sewer Repair
- Sump Pumps
- Commercial Plumbing
- Water Leak Detection
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