Picking the best and the most efficient model for your home is a very important decision since water heaters represent up to 14% of an average household’s energy consumption. The size of your family, the utilities available in your area and the space open for your water heater all play a vital role in determining how to choose the best water heater to meet your needs. Your fuel options consist of Electric, Natural Gas, Propane or Solar power. In high demand conditions accommodations for larger-capacity and higher recovery water heaters should be made, measure the height and width to ensure adequate space is available for the installation of the unit.
Storage Tank Water Heaters are by far the most common type and arguably the best water heaters to purchase for production and availability purposes. Equipped with insulated tanks these units heat and store hot water until it is needed, but there are some drawbacks here, these units create highly costly standby-losses, consuming a lot of energy and ultimately money due to the fact that water sits idly getting cool then being heated and reheated as it goes through a repetitive cycle throughout the day. These units are available in electric, liquid propane (LP) and natural gas models. Natural gas and LP water heaters normally use less energy and are less expensive to operate than electric models of the same size, for these reasons our Denver Plumbers recommend them whenever a customer chooses this type of water heater.
These types of water heaters are categorized by the size of their tank. The amount of water they hold in gallons is a major consideration when selecting a Storage Tank Water Heater another consideration is their recovery rate which is the number of gallons they can heat in a single hour. The greater demand you have for hot water the higher recovery rate you will require. It is important to consider the energy efficiency and annual operating costs of the water heater before purchasing the unit so you will need look for this information on Energy Guide Label.
An innovative alternative to the traditional Storage Tank style is the Tankless Water Heater also known as an On-Demand Water Heater, this revolutionary appliance has become more and more popular since the Green Technology movement has swept the nation and the world over. The elimination of the water tank elevates the standby-losses associated with having to heat and reheat water in a Storage Tank Water Heater repeatedly 24 hours a day 7 days a week which consumes unnecessary energy and therefore money. It also offers unlimited supply of hot water because the water is heated as it passes through a series of coils in the unit as it travels to its destination avoiding the recovery time of a traditional unit. Most units provide between 2-5 gallons per minute and are available in electric, LP and natural gas models and are a great choice for anyone whose demands do not typically call for hot water in multiple points at the same time. It is possible to supplement your current water heater with one of these units especially if it currently located at a distant point of the home. For a large family household looking to reduce their monthly utility bill and demand on natural resources but still require running the dishwasher while doing laundry and taking a shower we would recommend more than one Tankless Water heater to be installed, this would be ideal situation for them. Our Denver Plumbers here at NoProblem Plumbingand Drain can help you assess your water needs and provide you quality and affordable solutions to meet your hot water demands.
We install, repair and maintain any make and model water heater on the market. We guarantee our work and only employ service technicians that meet leading industry standards in quality craftsmanship and customer service. Ask us about our Water Heater Flush, and Water Heater Flush Kits!
