Water Heaters Research Paper

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It’s just six months before the onset of winter. Taking a shower on very early morning can be unconformable especially during autumn and winter season. Showering under that icy and chilling water temperature can be comparable to bathing in Antartica. To prevent that awful chilling showering, you’ll need a water heater. But before you decide to buy a water heater, you’ll have to decide which one is best for your needs since there are several types of water heater. On top of that, other considerations are brand and specific features of each heater. Let us discuss some of the essentials of water heaters before buying from an HVAC store.
1. Select the best type of water heater for your home

• Tankless water heater – This type has no tank as a reservoir for water, it has a box like compartment that holds an electronic heater or gas fueled heater, tubing for …show more content…

The first hour rated (FHR) can be found in the product literature.

4. Select the brands of your choice - There are many brands of water heaters and here are some of them to think about.

• Bradford White – Pennsylvania based US manufacturer of tank and tankless water heaters which are powered by electricity, gas and propane. Some of their products are energy star certified.
• General Electric – Their recent 50 gallon tank water heater GE geo spring model features that it has more heat pump to water efficiency, with wifi module for smartphone control and four operating modes.
• Whirlpool - A US American brand manufacturer of household appliances including water heaters since 1911. They also manufacture both tankless and tank water heaters.
• Reliance – Manufactures conventional and tankless water heaters, HVAC systems such as air conditioners and furnaces.
• Kenmore – Another US brand manufacturer from Sears holdings Inc. It produces different types of water heaters of various sizes and

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