What’s the difference between a Gas hot water heater and Electric hot water heater?

1. What’s the difference between a Gas hot water heater and Electric hot water heater? In the winters of Australia, one item that restores your mood to drive your life throughout the day is your hot water heater. It is now a necessity without which it is impossible to get in daily life. And, this is a reason why now the majority of the households keep this electronic item of value inside their homes. It is like cordoning off the coolness and getting the warmth. A proper heater meets your needs for hot water in Adelaide. There are now different types of heaters available with the most popular ones are electric and gas hot water types. But which one you need is based on your home requirements and budget. Before buying, you have to make a calculative choice after thorough comparisons and analytical assumptions of hot water heaters. There are striking differences in the different types of heaters when it comes to its features, models, elements in it, the quantum of hot water it gives, and other features. Check the difference between the gas and electric hot water heaters. According to the specifications, the biggest difference lies in their overall efficiency and output. Difference in the Operating Mechanism Another pertinent difference is that the operating mechanism of both is different. While gas heater uses a burner that lies towards the bottom of the tank, and there is an eye with a gas flame at the bottom. On the other hand, generally a 240 vault electric heater has two elements, upper and lower which are connected to a thermostat. Thermostats are bi-metal switches that give reading of the temperature. Their function is to turn the elements on and off. Power Not Required To Use Gas Hot Water Heaters Even if the power goes out, the gas water heater will not stop giving hot water. If you are using municipal water, you will keep on getting hot water. Gas water heater does not use electricity and it is also not necessary to plug it into any outlet. Electric hot water heaters, on the other hand, need power to operate, in case the power goes out, you will not get hot water. However, it also depends on the requirement and the needs, if a family is large than gas hot water are the best bet. The quantum of hot water it can produce in terms of gallons/hour is much more with a gas system Operating Costs of Gas and Electric Hot Water Heaters If we look at the operating costs, the gas hot water heater is cheaper than electric hot water heater costing typically around 30 dollars and 40 dollars respectively. It also depends on the utility rates. The difference in the cost is chiefly because natural gas costs less than electricity, but this is possible only if you have natural gas lines in your home. Having to install a natural gas line could involve extra expense. Overall, if we compare the buying trend, it is towards the electric heater due to the following reasons:

2. · The Purchasing price of electric heaters is less than a gas heater. · Installation process of electric heater is easy. · The heaters are safe to use since they do not require fuel that could leak or explode. It also does not have any combustible byproducts · Electric tank heaters are easy to operate. Check the energy efficiency of a heater When performing a usage comparison, the government advises the use of a yellow Energy Guide Label that you can find on appliances to identify water heaters. You can find an FHR rating towards the top left corner on the water heater. You should have models with FHRs that ensure your household is receiving daily one-hour hot water. The energy efficiency of the hot water heater depends on its age. The older your heater is, the more likely you are losing hot water heater savings. According to the consumer reports it’s seen that if a water heater has a 12-year warranty, and you are using it for 15 years, then it is time to look for more energy-efficient options to increase your hot water savings. Your hot water heater needs depend on the quantum of hot water you require. If we take energy into consideration, solar and tank less types of heaters are best, but water heaters that make use of natural gas or electricity are still quite common. Contact US ABA Plumbing & GAS Mail US: - info@abaplumbing.com.au Call Us: - 08 8297 7637 Address: - 122 Fredrick Street, Evandale, SA, 5069