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From showers and baths to dishes and laundry, hot water is a huge part\nof our daily lives. Do you know what kind of water heater is in your home?\nMaybe you didn\u2019t even know there are multiple styles. If not, don\u2019t worry \u2013\nRobillard has you covered. We put together this guide to understanding\ndifferent types of water heaters commonly used in our region. Read on to learn\nmore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conventional Storage Water\nHeaters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the most common type of\nwater heater. As the name implies, it heats and stores<\/em> hot water inside\nan insulated tank, ready to be used throughout the home whenever you need it. Many\nhomes use natural gas to fuel this style, though they can also be powered by\nelectricity (which we look at next).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros and Cons<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Conventional water heaters tend\nto be the most affordable, both in outright price and installation time\/cost.\nThey work around the clock to always have hot water available when you need it,\nthough the actual amount at any given time will depend upon the size of the\ntank itself (typically anywhere from 30 to 80 gallons).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this means you are paying to heat water all the time, whether you\u2019re using it or not. Conventional water heaters also require regular maintenance<\/a>, such as routine valve testing and flushing the unit twice annually to prevent mineral\/sediment build-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric Storage Water Heaters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This style operates in\nvirtually the same way as standard or conventional storage water heaters, with\nthe key distinction that they use electricity rather than gas.
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Pros and Cons<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Electric water heaters have low\nupfront costs and offer more energy efficiency compared to gas models, which\nexperience energy loss during the venting process. Electricity is also more\nwidely available, as not every house is connected to a natural gas line, which\nis a costly upgrade to make should you choose to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few things to\nconsider when it comes to electric water heaters. For one, they have a\nrelatively slow heating time compared to the rapid gas combustion heating\nprocess. Relying on electric power, your water heater will also be susceptible\nto power outages. Additionally, electricity tends to cost more than natural\ngas, which is one of the cheapest energy sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tankless Water Heaters (AKA\n\u201cOn-Demand\u201d)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As you probably guessed,\ntankless water heaters have no tank for storing hot water. Instead, they\nfeature coils that rapidly heat water on demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros and Cons<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Only heating water as it\u2019s needed, tankless water heaters are much more energy efficient than conventional ones.\u00a0 However, upfront costs tend to be higher. They come in a wide range of sizes, and you\u2019ll want to consult a plumbing professional<\/a> to ensure you get the right size for your household demands \u2013 you don\u2019t want to be left with lukewarm or cold water because your system can\u2019t keep up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As there\u2019s no \u201cone size (and style) fits all\u201d answer, understanding different types of water heaters is important for every homeowner. Be mindful of your budget and remember to consider the size of your household and hot water demands, primary energy source, and regional climate. Consult a professional<\/a> to ensure you make the best choice possible. Robillard<\/a> provides water heater installation<\/a> and maintenance<\/a>. We\u2019re your local experts<\/a> for all things plumbing<\/a>. Contact us<\/a> today to learn more. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

From showers and baths to dishes and laundry, hot water is a huge part of our daily lives. Do you know what kind of water heater is in your home? Maybe you didn\u2019t even know there are multiple styles. If not, don\u2019t worry \u2013 Robillard has you covered. We put together this guide to understanding […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":91,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[10],"tags":[46,47,32,40,26,49,48,39,37,41,44,42,43,45,38],"yoast_head":"\nUnderstanding Different Types of Water Heaters - Robillard Plumbing<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you know what kind of water heater is in your home? 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