I mean if you have hot water why would you need to heat it ?
2006-09-11 13:58:47 · 17 answers · asked by fat_ugly_jerk 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I sell and install water heaters, I have people walk in every day and ask about a “Hot water heater”. We mess with them and ask why they want a water heater if their water is already hot. Some people get it; others don’t have a clue what you’re talking about.
2006-09-14 13:21:33 · answer #1 · answered by lpgnh3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the water heater heats the water in the Hot Water Lines!! Thus, it's the Hot Water Heater. LOL, gotta love questions like this!!!
2006-09-15 08:26:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only time you should ever turn off the water supply to the water heater is if you have to replace the water heater or you have a major leak. Leave it on until one of two things happens: 1) a leak is found, 2) the sound stops. You may (probably do) have lots of trapped air in the lines and the water heater. As water flows in at about 60 psi, it will continue to flow until the trapped air reaches 60 psi. Another reason is that some water heaters will make noise that sounds like running water but it is reality the heating element heating the water. Mine does this. You can also hear it when you boil water on a stove. As it gets warmer, it starts to "sizzle". But that wouldn't be related to operating the valve.
2016-03-26 21:10:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The burner comes on periodically depending on the demand for hot water. They are called "hot water heaters" because that's exactly what they do....heat water. They are called Potable water heaters if they are the ones you use to wash with. The ones that heat water for your home heating are called "Boilers". The hot water heaters for your home run at max around 130-140 degrees F., where a boiler normally runs around 180-210 degrees F.
2006-09-11 14:44:41 · answer #4 · answered by furnace man 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, because if you didn't then the water would eventually cool down to room temperature. The water in the Hot water heater is actually hot, and then it is also being heated. So, it makes sense to me -has hot water, being heated="hot water heater"
2006-09-11 22:06:53 · answer #5 · answered by mrossi330 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water heating is a thermodynamic process using a heating source to heat water above its ambient temperature. Most commonly, human-induced heating processes such as combustion are relied upon, but in volcanic regions, geothermal power may be used instead. The water is usually heated by a device known as a water heater. Water heaters, both industrial and domestic, are also called boilers.
2006-09-11 14:26:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's like saying "a hot cup of tea" instead of "a cup of hot tea" - actually I do say "water heater." I guess it's just a figure of speech, huh? LOL
2006-09-11 14:02:22 · answer #7 · answered by Ms. G. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The official name is 'water heater'. Good discussion question.
See link below if you are curious on how they work.
2006-09-11 15:50:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever touched one of them, You touch the pipe that is being heated, and it is a "HOT WATER HEATER".
2006-09-11 14:05:32 · answer #9 · answered by damsel36 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
those of us with some intelligence do not call them "hot water heaters"..
maybe youre hanging with the wrong crowd!!
2006-09-11 14:03:30 · answer #10 · answered by lugar t axhandle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋