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3 Things to Consider When Looking at New Birmingham Hot Water Heaters
by Whiteshark Media White Shark MediaYou probably don’t buy a new hot water heater
very often. Like an HVAC unit or a new roof, this type of purchase is made once
a decade or so. You are not up-to-date with trends and technology in new hot water heaters in Birmingham. This leaves
many homeowners confused on which water heater to purchase when their time
comes. If you’re in the market for a new hot water heater, here are a few
considerations that will help you to make an informed, intelligent decision:
#1
There are different heat sources for your hot water heater. When shopping for your house’s next water heater, the fuel source will
be the first variable to consider. You can begin by sorting through your
options based on this. Should you heat the water in your home using propane,
natural gas, or electricity? Some people want a tankless unit. In general,
costs associated with heating water will be higher when using propane because
the fuel itself is more expensive. Electricity and natural gas are more common
fuel sources, and electricity tends to be least expensive.
#2
You’ll need to get the sizing and voltage correct. Most
tanks are wired for 30 amp service, so it is important to be aware of the power
requirements for the unit you have your eye on prior to buying it. You may need
to upgrade your wiring and/or breaker size. Installing a new, same sized water
heater as the existing unit is easiest but sometimes not possible or desired if
your current one doesn’t give you the amount of hot water you need. How much
hot water do you use at any one given time or while everyone showers at night?
Just make sure your bigger unit fits!
#3 You
don’t necessarily need to put it in the same place. The
location of your current hot water heater isn’t the only spot at your residence
a new unit can be placed. You may want to consider changing the spot. Do you
feel you have to wait a long time for the hot water to arrive at your master
bath? Maybe you are a family of six and always running out of hot water before
everyone showers at night. In either of these instances, you may want to look
into placing your new hot water heater closer to the point-of-use or in a more
centralized location to solve these problems.
This should help in a big way! Purchasing a hot water heater is an important decision and there is a lot more to it than just looking at the sticker price and finding a cheap one. If you’re still looking at hot water heaters in Birmingham and unsure which one is right for your home, contact local plumbers and ask. They’ll be happy to answer any and all questions you may have in order to feel great about your purchase.
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