What are Hot Water Heaters?
Sometimes it’s good to be in hot water. Unless you’ve chosen to live in a cave or a tent, it’s a sure bet your home or apartment is equipped with a hot water heater. They have become an indispensable part of daily life, providing necessary hot water for showers, washing machines, dishwashers, and other appliances. But not all hot water heaters are created equal. There are a number of different designs, all powered by various sources of energy. Hot water heaters can be operated via solar or geothermal power, electricity, propane, natural gas, or wood-burning boilers. However, the two most common types, found in the vast majority of residences, are of either the tank or tankless variety. As a rule, their energy source is electricity, propane, or natural gas. By far, the most prevalent hot water heaters are of the tank or storage version. These units, whether powered by electricity, propane, or natural gas, usually store between 20 to 100 US gallons (76 to 379 liters) of water, which is k
