Water heaters come in many different varieties. The basic differences lie in whether you want a tank heater or a tankless heater. Between these two distinctions, there are electric heaters and gas heaters. They all work in a similar manner, however. Water comes into the heater, it is heated by the heating element, and it is then conveyed to the various parts of your house. Choosing the right water heater can be difficult because there are so many different factors to consider.
Here is some information on how to choose the right size or output water heater.
Sizing a Tankless or Demand Heater
A tankless heater is one that does not have a tank full of water being constantly heated. Instead, the water flows through the water heater and it is heated as it passes through. Tankless water heaters in Cumming, GA have flow rates and a peak temperature rise. To figure out your needs in these regards, you need to know two things. You need to measure how much water you use at the peak time, that is, when you are using the most water. The amount of water you are using per minute is the flow rate. Then, you need to subtract the temperature of the water coming in from the desired temperature. For example, if you want your water heated to 140 degrees Fahrenheit and the water coming in is 70 degrees Fahrenheit, your desired temperature rise is 70 degrees.
You should call Fortune Plumbing if any of this is confusing to you. They can explain how the process works and help you estimate the specifications of the tankless heater you need.
Sizing Tank Heaters
Sizing tank water heaters is similar to the process of choosing a tankless. You don’t need to know about the temperature rise of the heater, but you do need to know how much hot water you use at peak times. You should generally search for a heater that can hold about two or three gallons more than the peak amount of water you use.
