Electric Water Heater Services in Columbus, OH
Electric-powered water heaters are often the best option when replacing a water heater in a home or business. In fact, if natural gas or propane isn’t available, it can be the only option.
If you are looking to upgrade your water heater, you should give us a call. We offer the most competitive prices on the industry’s best electric water heaters on the market. Electric water heaters are great investments because they are easier to install, they’re safer, and they’re easier to use. Electric-powered water heaters are also better for the environment. However, despite them being less expensive to install, electric water heaters tend to cost more to use in the home. Electric water heater installation services are easier because it usually doesn’t require gas piping or gas venting that gas water heaters usually require. If compared the energy efficiency of an electric water heater with a residential gas water heater, you probably know how electric heaters are much more efficient.
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Benefits of Electric Water Heaters
If you’re looking to choose between a gas water heater, or an electric-powered water heater, you should educate yourself about the difference between the two. There are many benefits to using electricity to heat water. Electric water heaters are safer and more efficient. They also cost less to use and they’re much more energy-efficient. Additional benefits of electric water heaters include the following:
Electric is Much Safer
Although there are many benefits of using a gas water heater, the biggest drawback is their safety concern. This is especially true in older homes where gas piping or gas ventilation is often outdated or not functioning properly. Electric water heaters are safer. The only safety issues with electrical water heaters are associated with electrical wiring, which does need to be inspected before you install your new electric water heater.
They're More Energy Efficient
If you have a gas water heater, you need to be aware that the combustion and ventilation process allows heat to escape. Gas water heaters often take longer to reach desired performance levels. Electric water heaters don’t use combustion. They also don’t burn fuel and require gas ventilation. Because of this, hot water tanks heat things up faster, and the heat they produce during the combustion process stays inside rather than being wasted and ventilated outside. This can be a major energy-saving benefit.
Installation Is Easier and Customizable
There’s nothing like a fast and painless installation, especially when you’re paying for a professional’s time. Electric water heater installation jobs are done much faster than any other water heater on the market. Electric water heaters they don’t require additional pipes, gas venting, or complicated distribution techniques. Even if you end up needing water heater repairs or something complicates the installation or delays it, the time and expense involved is generally a lot less involved than what goes into properly installing a gas water heater. Electric water heaters come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so you’ll never have to wait for a special order.
Installation Costs Are Less
Electric water heaters are great investments for newer homes because they’re easier to install. This ties together with the above listed benefit. Because they are a lot easier to install, they cost a lot less for the installation work. Gas water heater installation is usually more expensive because it requires gas venting and piping for safety. Electric water heater installation, however, is very straightforward and simple. We use what you already have in place and we are adept at all types of electrical work. The additional cost of making a home or business compatible with a gas water heater sometimes isn’t worth it, nevertheless, especially for smaller water heaters or places with less water heating needs.
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Frequently Asked Electric Water Heater Questions
At Columbus Plumbing & Drain, we believe in finding long-term plumbing solutions for residential plumbing systems at the most competitive prices in Central Ohio. If you have any questions about your plumbing, please give us a call at (614) 879-3783
When should I replace my water heater?
If your water heater is 8 years old or older, you should have it replaced.
Conventional water heaters should be replaced about every 10 to 15 years. Tankless water heaters, on the other hand, last longer. Some experts say they last up to 20 years. If you don’t know your water heater’s age, check the serial number on the tank and also check with the installer or the manufacturer. Signs you need to have a professional check it include strange noises, strange smells, inconsistent temperatures, changes in water flow, changes in water pressure, and increasing gas or electric water heating costs, depending on the type of fuel.
How many types of water heaters are there?
There are three types of water heaters: electric, gas-fired, and oil-fired. Electric water heaters are the most popular type, followed by gas-fired water heaters. Oil-fired water heaters are the least popular type. Additionally, the two most prevalent types of water heaters used in homes include the traditional water heater (with a storage tank) and the tankless water heater (called an on-demand water heater). As soon as homeowners turn on the faucet and run hot water using a traditional water heater, the heating element will heat the water and it will enter the tank to replace the hot water being used. The tank keeps the water heated all the time. Tankless water heaters, on the other hand, heat up the water whenever it passes through the pipes.
What would be considered a plumbing emergency?
A plumbing emergency would be a situation in which water is leaking from the pipes, flooding the home, or causing other serious damage. Plumbing problems also include things like a poor water pressure, poor water flow, flooding caused by a sump pump failure, broken plumbing pipes, sewer line blockages, drain clogs, valve malfunctions, toilet overflowing, bathroom plumbing problems and more. If you’re still uncertain what a “plumbing emergency” is, call Columbus Plumbing & Drain today and speak to our 24-hour plumbing call center. Because your plumbing doesn’t merely work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., neither do we!
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