It’s raining. You step in from a long, wet day and you’re soaked. The kids need to get in the shower, get their homework done and you need to prepare dinner. After dinner and the dishes are done, it’s time for showers/bath time and finally you can relax. Whether that means a long bath or a hot shower, it’s always a game of chance whether or not there will be hot water left for you or your spouse. A water heater isn’t always the first item on our lists of home upgrades. Typically, people focus on a new refrigerator or television, but when you think of all the appliances and people in your household that depend on hot water, it makes sense to start saving and researching now for the right heater now.
Purchasing A Gas Water Heater
Gas water heaters heat the water and that water is stored in the tank and as the tank is emptied, a sensor tells the tank to start producing more hot water. This is one of the biggest advantages to a gas water heater: hot water fast and plenty of it. Another great attribute of a gas water heater is they are relatively inexpensive. There are gas heaters for families of all sizes and budgets. Gas heaters have a high efficiency rating, which translates to a smaller carbon footprint and lower bills at the end of the month.
Deciding On A Gas Heater For Your House
Most gas water heaters come in 90, 135 and 170 litre tanks. A 90-litre tank, in a moderate climate, will provide enough hot water for a family of 3 – 5; in a cool climate that number varies to about 3 – 4. Some factors to take into consideration are whether or not two showers will run at once, how often you run your dishwasher and if you have a larger/spa bathtub and how often it is filled. For larger families with a higher demand for hot water, there are premium tanks that come in larger sizes up to 330 and 360 litres. Fast water recovery is important when you have a larger family and the best gas water heaters are able to provide 200 litres of hot water per hour. Another characteristic of the best water heaters is a good warranty. You should be looking for a five-year warranty at the minimum, preferably 10. The two biggest advantages a gas water heater has over its competition are continuous hot water and their efficiency. Gas water heaters are great option for big families with multiple needs for hot water that are looking to reduce their carbon footprint and stay within a budget.
