Water heaters are found in all urban households today. There are times when we need plumbing repairs to bring them back in working condition. The defects that occur in a water heater are mainly due to temperature fluctuations that have not been controlled at the time of operation. Careless use of these gadgets leads to leakages in the pipelines inside or outside the heater. The same reason explains electric discrepancies in the heater.
Malfunctioning of the water heater can also lead to generation of high temperature water flow that can cause extensive damage to other parts of plumbing system that the water flows into. Therefore, it may be high time you got yourself a new heater, to reduce the number of times you need plumbing repairs.
Different types of water heaters are available in the market these days. You can buy yourself some of the most efficient heaters at reasonable prices, provided you know what you are looking for. Here is a quick look into the different types of water heaters and the advantages that each type has.
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Electric Storage Tank Type Water Heaters: The traditional type of water heaters that have been in use over all these years is the storage tank type water heaters. The water is electrically heated using heating rods placed in the storage tank. The hot water can be stored or used immediately after heating. The advantage of this system is that at any point of power failure, you would still have a stock of hot water read for use.
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Tankless Water Heaters: Modern technology came up with the advanced tankless water heater system. This type involves an instantaneous heating system that heats the water running in the pipelines. The heating system is triggered as soon as water flow is sensed in the incoming pipelines of the heater. The temperature to which water will be heated is determined by the difference between the desired temperature pre set in the heater and the temperature of the incoming flow of water. This system is more compact and cost effective. Although it costs higher than other types of heaters, it has gained popularity among consumers due to the easy maintenance and performance longevity.
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Solar Water Heaters: These use the solar energy to heat water and would essentially require a solar panel to be set up on the terrace that is connected to the heater. The entire system is bulky and involves extensive installation steps.
In addition, any of the above types can be integrated to a system that is meant to meet the hot water demands in all parts of the house. Proper maintenance of these systems would require the services of experts in the field of plumbing. Gig Harbor WA residents need to make the right choice of water heaters keeping in mind the requirements of their house. The heater bought should meet all technical requirements as pointed out by the plumbing expert.
