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Purchasing a Hot Water Heater
If you are purchasing a water heater, odds are that you must purchase one as a result of some problem you have with yours now, you are remodeling, or you are building a new house.  Consequently, choosing a water heater is a decision that affects your monthly and future bills immensely.  Statistics record that twenty-five percent of every energy dollar you spend goes toward heating water for your home.

While today’s choices for a water heater are greatly improved over previous choices, you still have several factors to consider when making your selection.  And, since the life expectancy of a water heater is approximately thirteen years, your choice is an important one.

Gas vs. Electric
Your first choice is to select whether you want a gas water heater or an electric one.  Sometimes the choice is easy as your home may only be equipped with the capability of one or the other; otherwise, you must pay for whatever tasks must be performed to set you up.  If your home is not set up for natural gas or natural gas is not available, the choice is an easy one.  If you do have a choice though, remember, that as a general rule, water heated by electricity is less expensive that the same amount of water heated with natural gas.  However, if propane gas is available as an option, then be aware that propane gas water heating is less expensive than electric water heating.

Type of Water Heater
One you decide the gas versus electric question, you’ll want to consider the type of water heater to purchase.  A qualified licensed plumber can also provide advice and assitance when choosing a hot water heater. These choices include:

 Solar water heaters, which use the sun’s heat for hot water provisions;
 Tankless coil and indirect water heaters, which use uses your home’s space heating system to heat the water;
 Heat pumps, which do not heat water directly but move heat from one place to another;
 Demand water heaters (tankless or instantaneous), which directly heat water without a storage tank; or
 Conventional storage water heaters, which have a storage taken filled with hot water.

Selecting the right water heater to meet your needs is more complicated than it might seem.  Do a little research on the front end of your purchase and you’ll find of a water heater that will meet your needs and satisfy your pocketbook.

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