Water Heater Prices: What Will a New Water Heater Cost
Water heaters have to be replaced periodically as they do wear out and break down. Finding a water heater at a good price can be a challenge. Before you start looking at water heater prices, determine the type and size of unit that is right for your home. Contacting a professional for advice is a wise idea.
The first decision is whether to go with a standard tank water heater or a tankless type. If you choose a standard tank type, you will then need to decide on the capacity. This will be determined by the size of the home and the number of people living in the home. For one or two people living in a small home, a thirty to forty gallon tank is sufficient. A larger home with more people will need a tank from fifty to eighty gallons.
A tankless water heater is just what the name implies. It does not have a tank to hold water that has to be heated periodically through the day. It only heats water when hot water is demanded. The rest of the time, it does not use any energy. The units are smaller than the tank type so they can fit in a smaller space.
Both types of water heaters come in gas or electric. Water heater prices for gas and electric units run close to the same with gas being slightly lower. Tank type units cost almost half the amount of the tankless type but cost more to use. It is worth checking how much you can save using the tankless variety over the standard tank before making a decision.
No matter which type of unit you choose after comparing water heater prices, call a plumber to install it so you are sure it is properly installed and works as it should. Give C-IT-ALL Plumbing at 918-251-3155 to get some tips on selecting the right water heating unit for your home.
