How to Compare Gas Hot Water Heaters for the Best Price

All of the hot water you enjoy in your home first travels through your hot water heater, the appliance that heats water for you to use in everyday living. If you have a gas hot water heater, and you are in the market for a new one, compare gas hot water heaters so you can find the best deal. As you shop for gas hot water heaters, you'll find that the cheapest option isn't always the best deal. The best gas hot water heater deals occur when you find a reasonably priced heater that also has a relatively low operating cost.

Instructions

1. Price gas storage tank water heaters, which store heated water in a tank until you need to use it. These are the most common type of hot water heater sold.

2. Compare tankless water heaters, which are more energy efficient, with other types of gas hot water heaters. Instead of storing hot water in a tank, tankless hot water heaters heat water as you need it. If you don't require a high volume of hot water, you could save significant money on energy savings with a tankless water heater.

3. Calculate approximate energy costs by looking at the Energy Guide label, which provides information about the approximate annual operating cost and the energy efficiency rating of that particular gas hot water heater.

4. Look for gas hot water heaters with a high recovery rate to get the best deal. A high recovery rate allows you to use high volumes of hot water at one time because the gas hot water heater heats the water quickly.

5. Save money when you buy the right size gas water heater for your family. A two person family needs a 30-gallon tank; a three person family needs a 40-gallon tank; a four person family needs a 50-gallon tank and larger families need a hot water heater tank that holds 50 to 80 gallons. Buying a gas hot water heater too large or too small can cost you in the end.

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