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BEST OF BYHYU: Hot Water Heaters 101— Learn About the Pros and Cons of Conventional and Tankless Water Heaters
Build Your House Yourself University
English - May 22, 2019 07:00 - 19 minutes - 9.55 MB - ★★★★★ - 390 ratingsDesign Arts Education countertops buildingahouse buildyourownhome buildyourownhouse construction dreamhouse hardwoodflooring homedesign houseplans howtobuildahouse Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Did you know that most water heaters use more energy than all other household appliances combined? According to the US Dept of Energy, water heaters account for almost 17% of a home’s energy use. Other sources say it’s up to 30% of a home’s energy. This week’s mini-lesson will help you decide if a conventional, storage tank water heater or a tankless water heater is the better choice for your new home. And the choice is probably not as cut and dry as you think.
Conventional, storage tank water heaters are still the most common type of water heaters found in new homes. But tankless water heaters are steadily gaining popularity. We’ll go over the basic information about how conventional water heaters and tankless water heater work, plus the pros and cons of each system.
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