Tankless water heaters – Our top picks!<\/a><\/p>\n \nHow to Choose?<\/h2>\n Whether you go with electric or gas will depend on several things. Some homes won\u2019t have a gas connection, so a gas water heater will immediately be out of the question. There might also be difficulty venting the heater even if there is a gas connection, depending on where the heater can be installed. Besides the limitations imposed by not being able to vent or not having a gas connection, if you don\u2019t have a huge demand for hot water then an electric water hear may be more suitable for you anyway. Just be aware that when the power goes off, your heater won\u2019t work. Bear in mind that in general, electric water heaters are also more expensive to operate; but again, if you don\u2019t have a huge demand this won\u2019t affect you as much as someone with a larger demand.<\/p>\n
If you live in a home with multiple people, peak periods will put large demands placed on your water heater. You will need a heater that can keep up. Gas water heaters heat up more quickly and are more suited for people who have larger hot water demands. At the end of the day, gas water heaters are generally cheaper to operate than electric water heaters<\/strong> due to utility costs, so this might be the point that sways many people toward this type of heater.<\/p>\nIt can be tough considering all of the pros and cons when it comes to water heaters, so we hope that we have made it simple enough to choice that best suits you.<\/p>\n
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Hot water is a necessity for everyday activities such as cooking, cleaning, bathing, and doing laundry. For many people, their source of hot water will be a gas or electric heater. If you need a water heater, then you may be wondering whether a gas or an electric heater is right for you. Stay tuned […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1988,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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