Electric, gas, and tankless water heater temperatures are usually set at the factory. The good news is that you can adjust them to suit your preferences within a few minutes. However, you should note that adjusting your water heater temperatures too high could lead to severe consequences, like scalding. In addition to burns from …
Statistics indicate that almost 18% of energy in an average American household goes to heating water. Now, that’s quite a huge percentage. By extension, this translates to massive power bills. And because your home can barely survive without hot water, it makes perfect sense to find an affordable and sustainable way to heat your water. …
Hot water heaters are essential for comfort and convenience in modern homes. Whether it’s a relaxing shower after a long day or ensuring your dishes are squeaky clean, the importance of a functioning water heater cannot be overstated. But like any appliance, water heaters have a limited lifespan, and problems can arise over time. …
Every home needs a water heater for bathing, cleaning and cooking, so homeowners are on the lookout for finding the perfect water heater of the right style and size they need. There are two choices regarding the type – the tank and the on-demand or tankless water heater. Which one is better for you? The …
Going for a tankless water heater has a lot of benefits which explains why there are so many people who opt for this type of unit. Known as an on-demand water heater, it will give you an endless water supply with your desired temperature. Since it does not store hot water in a tank and …
According to the U.S Department of Energy (DOE), heating water accounts to up to 20% of a family’s utility bill. Therefore, it’s not surprising that many families across the country are looking for ways of reducing water heating costs. If your home’s utility costs are still high, even after making considerable efforts to reduce them, …
To make the most out of your tankless water heater, you have to use it effectively. And that’s not hard to do. You just require a few tweaks here and there. Most importantly you have to understand how the entire heating system works to know what to do, where. We’ve already stated in other posts …
Listen, you’ve spent a few hundred dollars for your tankless water heater. Heck, if you chose a high-end model such as the Rinnai RUC98iN Ultra Series Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater, there’s every chance that you paid more than a thousand dollars for it. No matter the cost of your unit, you want to make …
A water heater is indeed an indispensable home appliance. Think of it. How many times do you jump into your bathroom for a long shower after a tedious day at work? Or, can your kitchen do without hot water? And we are not even mentioning the many instances you require hot water for laundry. It, …
Overview Although some modern water heaters are labeled as energy-efficient, most of them lose over 20% of the energy they consume. Most the heat they produce escapes through their walls. If the heated water is not used immediately, then much of it will escape through the walls, a phenomenon is known as standby loss. Most …