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 determine 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, dishwashing, etc. Then, consider the number of people in your home. We’ve included some basic guidelines as an example, but remember, each household has its 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 store 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. Hot water is drawn from the top and sent to whichever fixture you have running.
Are Tank Water Heaters Energy Efficient?
Electric tank water heaters are not as efficient as gas-powered tank water heaters, but new technology has made them more efficient than ever before.
What Size Tank Water Heater is Recommended for Home Use?
Tank water heaters are commonly available in sizes ranging from approximately 20 to 80 gallons. The right size for your home depends on the number of people in your household, your daily hot water usage, and your peak hot water demands. As a general guideline, a 40 to 50 gallon tank is often suitable for a household of 2-4 people. Larger households or homes with higher hot water demands may require a larger tank, such as 80 gallons, to adequately supply hot water.
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 includes flushing the tank to remove sediment and checking for leaks and safety issues.
Are Tank Water Heaters Expensive?
Gas tank water heaters are typically much more expensive than electric water heaters, but are more energy-efficient, so you save on your power bill. There are, however, 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.
