Sunday, July 11, 2010

Heating Water On Demand With A Tankless Gas Hot Water Heater

It's undeniable that tank water heaters are not very energy efficient. They use energy just to keep the water heated and ready in the hours when it's not even being used, and the tanks themselves lose heat energy over the hours.

So if you're in the market for a new water heater for your home, perhaps you might consider the tankless kind. You could choose one powered by electricity, or you might want to get a tankless gas hot water heater instead, especially if you already use gas for your major appliances.

But almost as important, before you install water heater gas assemblies, is to investigate the venting needs of your system. First of all, you need to check the building codes in your area so you'll know all the requirements.

Once you understand those, then you find the specific kinds of tankless gas hot water heater you want, and start narrowing them down to those that will accommodate the venting requirements.

This will involve finding a clear venting route out of your house, with reference to necessary clearances and where the intake vent is, for combustion in the heater.

Buying a tankless gas hot water heater is a pretty involved affair. Venting kits that come with the tanks aren't likely to accommodate the situation in your particular house, so you'll need to buy extra equipment to do it properly.

Even if you don't buy an electric water heater, you're not entirely free of having to do some wiring. The censors in the heater will still be powered electrically rather than by gas.

So if you do choose to go with a gas-powered version, you'll need to be prepared for some complicated installation work.

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