Benefits of Electric Water Heaters
Safer operation: Electric water heaters are generally safer to use and safer to install. Because gas-powered appliances often pose a safety risk for gas leaks, electricity is always a safer option. The dangers of using a gas-powered appliance require extra precautions to be taken when installing these appliances, which can cost extra money and time. Electric appliances don’t require the same type of safety precautions, so those extra measures and costs can be avoided.
Lower costs upfront: Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of using an electric water heater is the lower cost of purchase up front. When you compare an electric water heater to a gas-powered water heater, they are significantly more expensive. In fact, gas-powered units, because of the evasive work often required for venting, can be double the price of an electric-powered unit. Installation can also be more expensive. On average, gas water heaters cost a few hundred dollars more per unit to install than electric water heaters.
No connection to a gas line: Another advantage of an electric water heater over a gas-powered unit is that they don’t need to be connected to a gas line. Although gas line connections are very common throughout the U.S., they still aren’t universal. However, almost every home and building in our modern society has a connection to the electrical grid. It’s extremely rare that one isn’t.
They last longer: If there is a single benefit that makes electric water heaters more appealing to homeowners and business owners here in the Miami Valley, it’s the fact that they generally last longer than gas-powered models. Gas-powered water heaters need a pilot light to operate. This pilot light is known to deteriorate over time and require additional maintenance that an electric water heater wouldn’t need.
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FAQ: Electric Water Heaters
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When should I replace my water heater?
Traditional water heaters require a storage tank and that tank needs to be replaced about once every 10 to 15 years. Tankless water heaters, nevertheless, last about 20 years. If you aren’t sure about the age of your hot water heater, check the serial number on the tank and check with the installer or manufacturer. A few of the signs that indicate you need to see an expert include odd or unusual noises, strange odors, changes in water flow such as lower water pressure, inconsistent temperatures, and increases in gas or electric costs.
What’s considered a plumbing emergency?
Whenever most people have issues with plumbing that disrupts our lives or business, they don’t want to wait on a plumber that’s already swamped with other calls or have to resort to a handyman who isn’t strictly trained in plumbing. Plumbing problems don’t just go away on their own. A few of the things we consider a plumbing emergency include a lack of water flow, flooding caused by a sump pump, sewer back-up, broken pipes, valve malfunctions, drainage clogging, toilet overflowing and more. If you suspect you have some sort of “plumbing emergency,” call Fairborn Plumbing & Drain right away. We have a 24-hour plumbing support call center with local plumbers near you who can help. Because your plumbing doesn’t only work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., neither do we! We are available every single day of the year.
How many different types of water heaters are there?
Water heaters are classed according to their fuel sources. There are two types of fuel sources. They include gas-powered water heaters and electric-powered water heaters. In addition to fuel, there are two types of water heaters on the market. They include tankless water heaters that heat water on demand and traditional water heaters, which use a storage tank. If you turn on your faucet and run hot water using a traditional water heater, a heating element reheats the water in a large storage tank, which also keeps the water hot for you for when need it. Tankless water heaters, unlike the older traditional units, heat water while it’s going through the pipes.