Refining Your Search For Hot Water Heaters

When you ask any Atlanta Plumbing professional about selecting the best water heater for your home, you'll be advised to choose one that provides enough hot water output for all your needs and is energy efficient too, saving you money in the long run. Determining the right size and fuel source will help to focus your search among the various types of water heaters on the market today.

A gas fired water heater is popular among homeowners who need a lot of hot water but want to keep their heating bills low. Sizes range from the standard 40 gallon size to larger residential and commercial units exceeding 100 gallons. These water heaters are considered to be high efficiency and offer great energy savings, while the two fuel options of natural gas and propane burn cleaner than other fossil fuels and appeal to the environmentally conscious consumer.

Electric water heaters come in sizes ranging from 30 to 75 gallons with the thermostats pre-set to standard temperatures. Keep in mind, these thermostats and elements often need repair making this heating system a less popular choice. While tankless water heaters are smaller than the standard variety which have an output of about 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm), a tankless unit can output as high as 8.5 gpm. Their smaller size is an advantage when it comes to easy installation, low maintenance, less operating noise and better safety features.

Your choice will be made easier when you rely on an experienced company that can replace your old water heater with top quality brands and are equipped to install and service the newer tankless models. Some even provide the extra service of hauling away your old tank. Look for a Atlanta plumber company with qualified technicians that can repair gas, electric and propane water heaters and are up to date on the latest in  thermal expansion tanks that meet building codes.