Time for a new Water Heater? We’ve done the research for you!
There’s a moment in home ownership that everyone dreads… turning on the faucet in the shower, to find cold water. Often, immediately followed by finding your water heater sitting in a pool of water. The lifespan of water heaters is 10-20 years, meaning homeowners should plan to replace theirs at least once during the time they own their home. However, when that time comes, it never seems like there’s time to carefully consider all your options. To help you navigate, here’s everything you need to know about water heaters, provided by Gwyn Services ! When confronted with the need to replace your water heater, the number of choices seems overwhelming. Tankless or traditional? Electric or Natural Gas? Size? Budget? Warranty?
Here is quick rundown of options for water heaters:
Energy Source:
Water Heaters primarily run from 2 different energy sources: electric, or natural gas. In the Piedmont Triad, the breakdown of gas to electric water heaters runs roughly 60/40. In general, gas powered water heaters tend to be more energy efficient than electric, but cost more to initially install.
