How To Select A Water Heater ???

Water heaters are responsible for heating water and continuously providing tubs, toilets, baths and other appliances with hot water. So how to choose the right water heater unit that fits your household's need??

 What Type of water heater is appropriate for your house?

You need to consider 3 things  before you buy a water heater Storage Capacity , Heater Function and Fuel Type.

1. Storage Capacity

You want to match the unit capacity with the number of  bathrooms in your home

This Chart could help 

• Despite Storage tank water heater are the most common type of water heater,  it constantly use energy and if you buy small tank ,you'll run out of hot water quickly and if you buy a tank that's too big, you're wasting money on heating water you won't use.

2. Heater Function

There are two Types Conventional and Tankless units are always heat water in one location and distribute it to the whole house.

The point of use is to supply got water to a specific location and It supplies the whole house with extra hot water when desired.

• For Tankless water heater you need to consider how much hot water you need at one time. Tankless water heater do not store hot water,it heat water when needed so it can save energy and money. 

 3. Fuel Type

We have 4 options Gas , Electric , Liquid Propane and Hybrid Electric units.

• Gas units: more expensive, more space for installation, more energy efficient 
• Electric Units: less expensive,heat water quickly 
• Liquid Propane units: heats water twice as fast as electric, takes up less space
• Hybrid Electric units: Save Energy, but it is very expensive to buy and are larger than standard electric units

Hybrid Electric units : Heats cold water through an electrical heating element and heat pump that pulls out the heat in surrounding air. It cools the rooms where they are installed, which is an obviously disadvantage in cold climates.

If you need a new water heater installation , just call Water Heater Repair Houston TX and we will help you.We will help you to choose the best water heater that are suitable for your budget and space.