Tips: Choose The Right Water Heater

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Introduction

• Water heaters are the basic necessity for every
  household. Purchasing and installing a new water
  heater is costly and so we need to consider a few
  things before choosing the right water heater for
  our homes. Todays modern energy efficient water
  heaters are much smaller in size compared to
  traditional water heaters.

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Types Of Water Heaters

• Tank Water Heater Tank water heaters are
  conventional water heaters which consists of a
  ready reservoir of hot water. A thermostat
  controls the overall temperature of the water
  heater and the tank is insulated to keep the
  inner water warm. There are mainly two types of
  tank water heaters- gas or electric.

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Types Of Water Heaters Contd.

• Tankless Water Heater Tankless water heaters are
  eco-friendly and they are more energy efficient
  and cost effective compared to tank water
  heaters. They ensure continuous supply of hot
  water by directly heating water without the use
  of storage tanks. However maintenance cost of
  tankless water heater is higher.

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Types Of Water Heaters Contd.

• Heat Pump Water Heaters Heat pump water heaters
  are hybrid water heaters and are considered as
  the most energy efficient of the tank variety.
  Instead of generating heat directly they use
  electricity to move heat from one place to
  another.

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Types Of Water Heaters Contd.

• Solar Water Heater Solar water heater as we all
  know generate heat by utilizing the suns heat.
  It is mounted on roof where it can get proper
  sunlight to provide hot water.

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Selection Criteria

• Availability of Fuel Types Availability of fuel
  types in your area like electricity, fuel oil,
  geothermal energy, natural gas, propane, solar
  energy will help you determine the size of water
  heaters you should choose and also the level of
  energy efficiency. You can also get annual
  operation cost of your water heater.
• Size Before going for a particular size of water
  heater you should first figure out how many
  members are there in your family and how much
  water does your household require. A proper size
  water heater will not only ensure the required
  amount of water for your household but also make
  sure that you do not have to pay extra cost for
  an unnecessary big tank.

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Selection Criteria Contd.

• Energy Efficiency Energy efficient water heaters
  will reduce cost by saving you more money on
  electricity bill every month. It is important to
  consider which water heater will be more energy
  efficient and at the same time will meet all your
  household requirements before purchasing a water
  heater.
• Costs Estimating an annual operating cost of any
  water heater is considered as a good approach
  before making a final choice. While tankless
  water heaters are more cost effective compared to
  tank water heaters however, they will require a
  much bigger initial investment for purchase and
  installation.

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Things To Consider Before Purchasing

• Longer warranty will help you save more money and
  so it is important to consider the time period of
  warranty before choosing a water heater.
  Typically a water heater comes with 3 to 12 years
  of warranty.
• Draining water heater from the tanks is important
  to maintain the performance of the water heater.
  Drain valves are used for this purpose and they
  come in different varieties to choose. However,
  brass drain valves lasts longer than plastic
  ones.
• Corrosion reduction facility is an important
  aspect to look for in any water heater as they
  are kryptonite to any water heater. Water heater
  models with glass lining helps reduce corrosion.
• Digital displays in water heaters comes handy as
  they allow users to track temperature, pressure,
  monitor levels and customize the operation.

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Contact Us

• If you are looking to install a new water heater
  then we offer a variety of options and services.
  Book your appointment now! For more information
• Call 405-844-8265
• Website www.waterheatermanokc.com
• Location 1709 S. Fretz, Suite 130Edmond, OK
  73013