What Are The Benefits of Electric Water Heaters?
Below we explore a few of the benefits of installing an electric water heater instead of a gas water heater. Electric water heaters are safer and more energy-efficient. They tend to cost less to install because they don’t require evasive work or changes to the structure of your home for gas venting. They are an easy choice for homes that already have electric water heaters, or homes that aren’t set up for gas or don’t have gas available. Additional benefits of electric water heaters include the following:
Electric Water Heaters Are Safer
While gas water heaters come with many benefits, their biggest disadvantage is the safety factor. This is especially true with older homes where the gas piping and gas ventilation is outdated. If gas vents aren’t current and up to code and functioning properly, even a minor gas leak can be a safety concern. Safety hazards with electric water heaters are far less of an issue. The only safety concern with electrical water heaters relates to their electrical wiring. Because of this, however, electrical wiring on electric water heaters needs to be inspected by a professionals. Our electric water heaters at Middletown Plumbing & Drain are safer and they cost much less to install because we buy them in bulk.
Simpler, Customizable Installation
As we have already mentioned, installing a new electric water heater is easier than installing a gas powered water heater. Electric water heater installation requires less time than any other water heater because we don’t have to make evasive changes to the home. Gas water heaters, however, often require gas piping, gas ventilation, and other distribution components that take time and require construction work inside the house. Even if you need electrical work performed that delays or complicates the project, the overall time and money involved still costs less than what it costs to install a new gas water heater. Electric water heaters are available in various sizes and styles as well. Because of this, you won’t have to wait for your new water heater to come in when you choose Middletown Plumbing & Drain.
Superior Energy Efficiency
Gas water heaters burn gas, which requires ventilation and the heating process allows heat to escape, which isn’t the greatest for the environment. Ultimately, this method of heating water is much more expensive and the time it takes longer for your water heater to heat. Electric water heaters don’t require ventilation. Electric water heaters can heat water much faster. The heat they generate doesn’t escape. Because they don’t need venting, they don‘t waste energy. Nevertheless, gas units cost a lot less than electricity.
They’re Ideal for New Homes
If you have a hew house, electric water heaters are a great option. Because they’re easier to install, the actual installation process of an electric water heater costs less. Gas water heaters, however, can be less expensive to use. Gas water heater installation usually costs more because it requires gas piping and gas ventilation. Most homes have electric water heaters already. Because of this, replacement projects are easier and straightforward. Our water heater plumbers use the set up you already have in place. Because the added costs of making a home or building compatible for gas often costs more, electric water heaters are ideal, especially if you have a smaller unit or you don’t have a lot of water heating needs like a larger home or larger family.
Affordable electric water heater installation and replacement in Southwest OH
Replacing an electric water heater can be done quickly, professionally affordably when you hire a reputable water heater installation company like Middletown Plumbing & Drain. We are a local, family-owned plumbing company that serves all of Southwest Ohio.
Over the years, we have established our company on basic family values which include excellence in workmanship and giving back to the communities we serve. We offer all types of electric water heater needs in Middletown, Greater Cincinnati, and surrounding areas. When you choose Middletown Plumbing & Drain, it’s our family serving yours and we believe in treating our customers like family. We offer the most competitive price rates on all the plumbing industry’s latest, greatest water heaters. We stand behind all of our work as well with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee that you can take to the bank!
Tankless Water Heater Installation, Repair & Maintenance Professionals in Middletown
We offer flexible scheduling, competitive pricing and prompt responses to service calls. We at Middletown Plumbing & Drain offer all types of electric water heater services, including water heater installation, water heater repair, water heater maintenance and water heater replacement. We carry all the top brands of water heaters and plumbing equipment in the industry, including big names like A.O. Smith, Whirlpool, Rheem, Amana, Bradford White, Navien and more!
Middletown Plumbing & Drain provides top-rated plumbing services in Middletown and throughout the Greater Dayton and Cincinnati areas. We proudly serve all of Greater Cincinnati and surrounding areas, including Beckett Ridge, Carlisle, Cincinnati, Corwin, Dayton, Fairfield, Five Points, Franklin, Germantown, Hamilton, Hunter, Lebanon, Mason, Miamisburg, Middletown, Millville, Monroe, New Miami, Ross, Seven Mile, South Lebanon, Springboro, Trenton, Williamsdale, and Waynesville.
FAQ
FAQ: Electric Water Heaters
How types of water heaters are there?
The two main types of water heaters are gas-powered water heaters and electric-powered water heaters. Among them, there are two basic styles: Traditional water heaters (which have a storage tank) and tankless water heaters (which are also called on-demand water heaters). If you turn on your faucet and run hot water using a traditional water heater, the water heater’s heating element will heats the cold water coming into the tank to replace the hot water you just used. That tank keeps water heated water and stored around the clock. It’s always available for when you need it unless the tank runs out too quickly. Tankless water heaters, however, work differently because they only heat the water instantly when it’s needed.
When should I replace my water heater?
Traditional water heaters should be replaced about every 10 years. Experts say 10 to 12 years is actually the max life on average. Some experts say it’s even less but we tend to agree with about ten years. Tankless water heaters last for up to 25 years or more. If you don’t know the age of your existing water heater or know about when it was installed, check the serial number on the tank. If this doesn’t help, you can also ask the installer. You can also call the manufacturer. Signs it might be time to replace your water heater include strange smells coming from the equipment, strange noises, sudden changes in the water flow, changes in water pressure, inconsistent temperatures and, last but not least, an increase in your energy bills. If you are experiencing any of these or if your water heater is older than 10 years, we encourage you to give us a call.
What’s a plumbing emergency?
We all know plumbing problems don’t simply go away on their own. We also know they aren’t going to improve over time. Examples of plumbing emergencies include things like poor water flow, broken pipes, frozen pipes, valve malfunctions, basement flooding, sewer back-ups, drainage clogs, toilet overflowing and much more. If you’re dealing with any sort of plumbing-related emergency, you should call Middletown Plumbing & Drain today. We have a 24/7 emergency plumbing call center with local plumbers nearby who can come over and help. Because your plumbing doesn’t merely work from 9 to 5, neither do we!
