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Water Heater Repair Service in Tulsa
Without a doubt, the rate of technological change for electronics has been rapid, but until lately, water heaters were limited in their options. If you're in the market for a water heater now, however, you can find appliances with upgrades that increase their durability, safety and efficiency. The latest improvements include self-cleaning water heaters whose design limits the amount of dissolved solids that form at the bottom. When sediments collect, they make it harder to heat the water and reduce its life. Another option is a sensor that turns the gas off to a water heater when it detects an unusual surge of gas or ground movement. Other choices include:
Fuel. If you have gas on your property, choosing this kind will lower the cost of water heating.
Type. The two most common types are storage tanks and tankless systems. Over time, a tankless system uses less energy, has no standby losses and tends to last longer. Tankless systems take less room than a storage tank, but cost more to purchase and install.
Sizing. Sizing a storage heater requires estimating the most hot water use during your busiest hour. Add up the number of gallons you use for laundry, bathing and dishwashing within one hour. Calculate the number of gallons to find the first hour rating (FHR) you need. The FHR is shown on the Energy Guide label for all water heating appliances. Choosing a water heater based on your actual use rather than the size of your home saves money and energy. Sizing a tankless system involves estimating the water temperature rise you need, the number of hot water faucets that use heated water simultaneously, and the amount used.
Efficiency. The energy factor (EF) indicates how efficiently the heater uses energy and includes the amount of insulation it has. You can find this information on the EnergyGuide.
Plumbers in Tulsa & Broken Arrow, OK - Air Assurance
Choosing a water heater wisely affects your comfort and energy bills for years to come. The experts at Air Assurance can help you make this decision. We've been providing top-notch HVAC assistance for Broken Arrow homeowners for more than 30 years.Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USX-NONEX-NONE/* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-priority:99;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;mso-para-margin:0in;mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";}
Our goal is to help educate our customers in the Tulsa and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma area about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).
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