2007-02-21 11:23:03 · 6 answers · asked by altpro9 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the one i have is -- i think a 40 gallon. its natural gas not propane heated.im not informed with uptodate heating technology but im sure anything that is more modern is better that previous items so if anyone can fill me in on whats current/out there i would appreciate it. tnx!!
2007-02-21 11:27:39 · update #1
just my luck, I get a new one and unknown to me there are 2 different gas?
I needed propane and I got natural gas, the orphisis are different and won't work. Had to sell one at garage sell to get right one. Just thought I would tell my horror story about the drama w/my hot water heater!
2007-02-28 01:01:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most depends on the number of people and how often the hot water is used and for what purpose. Take everything that used hot water into consideration. A 40-50 gallons should be enough to cover you, wife and 1-2 kids. Maybe even consider lowering the GPM's on the shower heads (most are rated for 2.5 gals per minutes) or washing most clothes in cold water instead of warm or hot.
2007-02-26 01:29:52 · answer #2 · answered by 1TON 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Things to consider are, getting a larger capacity if you had issues with running out of hot water. They will come with an energy rating sticker on the side. Generally speaking, the more efficient ones will be the more expensive ones. Not really a whole lot to consider, they aren't that complicated.
2007-02-21 19:33:40 · answer #3 · answered by Wurm™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your water utilities to find out the water hardness and mineral content. The hardness of the water and mineral content will build up in the bottom of your tank, causing tank failure. A salt water softener leads to premature failure.
High mineral content in water can also lead to premature failure.
If you have high mineral contact, there is a water heater called a "sand hog" that can ease the problem.
If on your own well system, pretreatment water system might be necessary. Like a sand filter or an aerator.
2007-02-21 19:35:28 · answer #4 · answered by flowerweeangel 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know about where you are, but where I have lived if you will replace a gas water heater with an electric one, the elect co will do it for you for FREE. The same applies for changing from Electrict to gas the next time...NUF SAID
2007-02-25 22:04:02 · answer #5 · answered by Elo Fudpucker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please contact your home owners insurance first make sure they pay for it. Most do They paid for mine. Majority of homeowners insurance will pay for it. I know that was not your question however I did not think of contacting them myself.
2007-02-21 20:07:11 · answer #6 · answered by junglejane5461 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋