If you are in the process of building a new home or renovating an older home, the method used to heat hot water requires a little bit of effort to determine the best use for your particular situation. Whether to use a gas vs electric water heater depends on a number of factors specific to your locale, home design, budget and ongoing cost of energy. Let’s take the gas hot water heater first. It does matter whether or not you use a tankless gas water heater or a standard tank-type unit.
The cost is usually more for the tankless unit, not only because they units themselves are more expensive, but the venting process is different. In a tank-type system, the venting is usually up the flue and the air intake is from the surrounding room area. Most tankless hot water systems are sealed and air is brought in from the outside, similar to a direct-vent system. If your home is of sufficient size and natural gas is available then by all means use it to heat your hot water. In most parts of the country, gas is less expensive than electricity and therefore more efficient. If you do not have natural gas pipelines that are accessible from the roadway where most gas pipes lie, then using liquid propane is the alternative.
Liquid propane is available everywhere and delivered on a regular schedule. On the other hand, if your home or cabin requires a number of smaller units that are needed to heat water occasionally, then an electric hot water heater may be your best bet. An even better alternative is a tankless electric heater that can fit almost anywhere. There is no venting involved and if not in use, there is very little current running through the unit.
In addition, if you are cramped for space, electric tankless water heaters can be place almost anywhere, from under a cabinet in the bathroom, to a closet near the washer and dryer. As long as you can get water to the unit, space is not a problem. So the choice as to which is better, a gas vs electric water heater, depends on your use. But this is only one of the aspects of using this type of system, there are other considerations just as important. Finding out more of the details will save you money now and headaches in the future.
Al Boyle knows everything mechanical for the homeowner, from determining the better of a gas vs electric water heaters to landscaping, cabinets and home financing and mortgages. There is always additional help available for those who wish to make things easier and cost effective.
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