Water Heater Help Site

Chance are if you are reading this you have a hot water heater of some sort the intent of this web site is to help you learn how to buy, install and maintain your water heater. Just click on the water heater below that sort of looks like your heater or select from the menu above.

What Type of Water Heater Do You Have?

Gas Water Heater The most common water heater in the United States is a gas tank type water heater. A gas water heater is generally fueled by nateral gas or propane with a few units using diesel fuel. Gas fueled units come in tank type, tankless and hydrid units. A gas fueled unit will have a gas pipe feeding the unit and a flue pipe to exhaust the burnt fuel gasses.Notice the gas control valve on the front of the heater.
Electric Water Heater The second most common water heater uses electricity to heat water these heaters are usually tank type heaters but tankless units are becoming popular. A electric water heater has electricity connected to the unit and No flue pipe on top or a gas control valve on the front. Electric water heaters can be very energy efficent but usually lack in recovery rate.
Tankless Water Heater The water heater that is gaining popularity is the Tankless Water heater. Tankless water heaters heat the water as it passes through the water heater and have efficency ratings as high as 98% Learn about the advantages and disavantage of tankless water heaters