Buda Water Heater Installation Services
There are two main styles of water heaters that you can get for your house. These are tank-style and tankless water heaters. Tankless water heaters will simply heat water as it flows through your water line. These can run on electricity, propane, or natural gas, depending on your individual preferences. A tank-style water heater can run on gas or electricity. It has a large storage tank that heats the water to your desired temperature setting, so it’s ready when you need it.
There are many different things you’ll want to consider when purchasing a new water heater for your home.
- Tank vs. tankless
- Fuel type
- Size
- Tax rebates
The first decision you’ll want to make is deciding what type of water heater you want to buy. Tank-style water heaters are the most prominently available and the cheapest to purchase. However, tankless water heaters take up less space and have more energy-efficient operation.
Next, you’ll want to consider the fuel that your system will use. Natural gas and propane are going to be the cheapest fuels to use with your new water heater. Electricity is going to be the most expensive. However, natural gas isn’t available in all areas of the country. Plus, you’ll need to add new piping to adequately supply natural gas or propane to your new water heater if you don’t have any existing infrastructure in place.
It’s important to be mindful when selecting the appropriate size unit for your house to ensure it will adequately meet your hot water demands. When it comes to a tank-style water heater, it will have a designated capacity that’s in gallons. For example, it may have a 50- or 80-gallon capacity. Homes with one to three people can typically use a 50-gallon water heater, while households with four to six people may be better served with an 80-gallon water heater.
When it comes to tankless water heaters, their capacity is in gallons per minute. It’s necessary to determine the flow rate for each plumbing fixture you have. By adding these together, you can get a ballpark for what the minimum gallons per minute need to be for your new tankless water heater. Most average households are best served with a 5- to 10-gallon water heater. It’s best to consult with one of our plumbing professionals to get a more precise capacity when selecting a new water heater for your home.