Picking out the best water heater is important. At first it seems like a trivial decision, most people usually just get the cheapest with little concern for options available. Yet there are a plethora of options available to new homeowners and people looking to design their own homes.
Home purchasers should consider 3 things when picking out a water heater:
Space
Knowing the location and the space available in your house is key to picking out a water heater. This may seem like a simple thing to remember, but limited space sometimes hinders the size and type of a water heater significantly.
Fuel Type
Traditionally limited to only electric and gas fueled water heaters, the current market has expanded to provide more energy efficient models.
Water Storage
As with fuel, there are a several different options regarding water storage in a heater.
Energy Efficient Options
A home with energy efficient options is very popular with the new home purchaser, and developers are beginning to build homes that are green certified. One step home developers are utilizing to decrease energy usage is by installing an energy efficient water heater. All efficient water heaters are measured by an Energy Factor rating (EF), the higher the EF rating, the more efficient the model. These versions tend to be more expensive than other models they are designed to save homeowners money over the long run with lower energy bills.
When building and designing a new home, choosing either a traditional gas water heater or a new energy efficient model is a decision that home purchasers should not take lightly. The quality of their showers depends on it.