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Looking for a water heater that will allow enough hot water for four people to take a shower.
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Looking for someone who is certified to install a tankless natural gas water heater, and take out my old gas water heater tank.
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Tallahassee, Florida
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Gas Water Heaters
Gas water heaters are considered to be one of the most energy efficient of all water heating technologies. Besides, electric heaters gas water heaters are the most commonly used heating method in the country. A comparison between gas vs. electric water heaters clearly indicates that gas water heaters are the winner. It not only costs less to heat water through gas, but the heating time is also greatly reduced. The energy efficiency of a gas water heater in the long run is much greater, although the maximum energy efficiency of most gas water heater models is up to 85% while that of electric models can be up to 98%.
When it comes to tankless water heaters, gas is the preferred fuel choice. The efficiency and operating cost of gas tankless water heaters can depend on whether it is powered by natural gas or propane. When it comes to flow rate too, natural gas tankless water heaters are the clear winners. The only draw back is the cost of purchasing and installing a gas water heater. A gas model can cost up wards of $1000, against $500 to $700 for an electric model. Gas water heater installation involves complex specifications regarding combustion air supply and venting that have to be met. This raises installation costs. However, with the kind of energy efficiency that a gas water heater promises, homeowners are likely to recover the cost of installation and purchase within one year in the form of reduced energy bills.