Water Heater Brooksville Different types of Water Heaters

Anyone who has to take a shower on a chilly morning know how important it is to have a water heater for your home. While it is always best to have a professional install a new one into your home, one thing that homeowners can decide on their own is what type of water heater will be best for their family and home. There are many different types of water heaters on the market that all do the same job of heating water but a little different. When shopping for a new water heater, Brooksville residents should make sure that the water heater they select has enough hot water, as well as being energy efficient to help you save money in the long run.

Conventional Storage Tank Water Heaters

When it comes to home water heaters, more often than not most people have a storage tank water heater. Brooksville residents should be aware that storage tank heaters can heat up the water either by natural gas or electricity, with natural gas heaters usually use less energy. Electric water heaters usually cost less up front for the unit and installation, but in the long run can end up costing you more. On average, conventional storage tank water heaters typically last somewhere between ten to twelve years, but with regular draining and cleaning, can last longer than twelve years.

On-Demand Water Heaters

On-Demand or Tankless Water Heaters utilize intense flashes of heat with coils filled with water to warm the water quickly as it is needed. Because of this design, Tankless system are more energy efficient than conventional storage tank water heaters. Brooksville residents should be aware that although on-demand systems tend to save you more money in the long run, they can still be quite expensive initially. If your home is old or slightly outdated, it can be a costly fix to retrofit. Electrical tankless systems have the potential to use more energy than your home can produce.

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