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Electric water heaters

Despite the emergence of gas models, electric hot water heaters continue to be the most widely used heating technology in the country. More people use electric water heaters than other models. This is even despite the fact that electric water heaters are considered to be less energy efficient than their gas counter parts. One of the biggest reasons for the popularity of electric water heaters is the relatively lower cost of purchase and installation.

Electric water heaters also don't need the kind of complex installation specifications that gas water heaters require. In the case of an electric tankless water heater however, you may need to rewire the electrical configuration of your home to support a tankless water heater. There are also factors like voltage and amperage requirements involved. Electric water heaters are also seen as safer than gas models. There are few of the stringent safety precautions that are involved in using a gas water heater. Basic safety precautions that work for all electrical appliances will do.

Electric hot water heaters tend to get a bad rep because of their comparatively low energy efficiency. However, newer models are required to meet newer and tougher federal energy rules that require an increase in energy efficiency of up to 5% for electric models. You can also install devices like timers, and use insulation jackets to increase the efficiency of your electric water heater. Brands like Bosch electric water heater and Bradford White electric water heater are regarded as some of the best electric water heaters out there. If you are looking for electric water heater companies in the Palm Beach area, just fill out the form, and we'll match you with licensed and insured electric water heater companies in and around the Palm Beach area.