A water heater is not something you buy every year. Most people may only need to buy it once or twice in their lifetime. If you want to purchase a heater for your home but unsure of what to look for, here are three common heaters that you could choose from.
1. Tankless Heaters
Tankless water heaters do not feature a storage tank. Instead, it uses intense heat flashes against coils where water passes through. Although you won’t maintain a pressurized tank, you would still need professional plumbing services like those offered by Alfa Plumbing Services to remove scale and minerals from the heaters at least once a year to prevent heater damage and breakdown.
Although the initial price is usually high, they are energy efficient, which makes the cost worthwhile. This heater could be tailored to ensure an uninterrupted flow of hot water.
2. Conventional storage tank
Storage tanks heaters are the earliest and most common type of water heater. Like the name suggests, the heater has an insulated container in which the water is heated and stored until it is needed. The system features pressure and temperature relief valves, which opens to free pressure when it reaches 150 psi. Natural gas heaters are less costly to operate than electric heaters. The tanks should be cleaned and drained a few times in a year to ensure their durability.
3. Solar Heaters
The system consists of a roof-mounted solar panel that absorbs the sun’s heat and transfers it to a fluid in a closed-loop system that holds and heats the water. Solar water heaters are efficient during the hot months and less productive during the cold seasons.
Every type of water heaters has its pros and cons; it is not a case of one size fits all. A water heater for your home needs to suit your needs and. You can consult a professional heating expert for advice on which heater would fit your lifestyle best.