Residential Tank Water Heaters
If you’re looking for a water heater for your home, tank water heaters are still a popular choice. With affordable initial costs and reasonable water heater repair costs, you can depend on a tank water heater to accommodate your home’s hot water needs for several years. Experts Plumbing Services, LLC offers a wide variety of both electric and gas tank water heaters and water heater installation services in Tampa (Hillsborough County), Pasco & Pinellas County, FL. If you need help choosing the best home water heater and heater installation in Tampa Bay, reach out to us for help or to obtain an estimate.
What Size Tank Water Heater Do You Need?
One easy way to determined tank size is to take your home’s peak hour demand and usage. Peak usage means the most active hour of the day for showers, laundry, dish washing, etc. Then, consider the number of people in your home. We’ve included some basic guidelines as an example but remember, each household has their own needs.
- 30-40 gallon tank – 1-2 people
- 40-50 gallon tank – 2-3 people
- 50-60 gallon tank 3-4 people
- 6-80 gallon tank – 5 or more people
Tank water heaters remain a popular and reliable choice for supplying hot water to your home. Tank water heaters store water in an insulated tank and offer a steady supply of hot water when needed. Although not as energy efficient as a tankless heater, “ENERGY STAR certified” tank water heaters will help to ensure top performance and energy savings. Although tank heaters do have a shorter lifespan compared to tankless models, tank water heaters are a tried and true option when you’re looking to buy a residential hot water heater in Tampa Bay.
FAQs: Residential Tank Water Heaters
How Do Tank Water Heaters Work?
Tank water heaters stores water in an insulated tank that holds from 20 to 80+ gallons. The cold water enters the bottom of the heater and is then heated. and hot water is drawn from the top.
Are Tank Water Heaters Energy Efficient?
Tank electric water heaters are not as efficient as gas water heaters, which tend to be more energy-efficient than electric models but new technology has made them more efficient than before.
What Size Tank Water Heater is Recommended for Home Use?
Tank water heaters range in size from 20 to 80 gallons. Your individual needs will dictate the size and type of heater that will work best for you. Typically, a 40-50 gallon tank will work well in households of 2-3 people with the capacity to increase with the number of people or those households with higher hot water demands to 80 gallons.
How Long Will a Tank Water Heater Last?
The lifespan of most tank water heaters is between 8 and 12 years.
Do Tank Water Heaters Need Maintenance?
Regular maintenance of any water heater is highly beneficial and recommended. This helps to extend the lifespan of any hot water heater. Maintenance include flushing the tank to remove sediment and checking for leaks and safety checks.
Are Tank Water Heaters Expensive?
Gas tank water heaters are typically more expensive than electric water heaters but their are several very affordable electric tank water heaters to choose from that are efficient and suitable for most homeowners.
DID YOU KNOW?
The world’s very first hot water heater was created by a man named Benjamin Maughan in 1868. The water was brought through a set of pipes before it was exposed to hot gas through a burner. After the water had been heated, it then flowed into a tub.
