Electric hot water heater replacement
#1
07-23-16, 05:54 PM
Electric hot water heater replacement
Hi All, my condo HOA requires HWH's to replaced every 10 yrs. which will be soon,it's a 40 Gal. electric,I am looking for suggestions for replacement,maybe physically smaller,and more efficient, electric only.
#3
07-23-16, 07:26 PM
Group Moderator
Really with an electric hot water heater it can be considered 100% efficient as all the heat the elements generate goes into heating the water. Nothing goes up a chimney or vent.
A better water heater would have more insulation like Ray mentioned.
A better water heater would have more insulation like Ray mentioned.
#4
07-24-16, 03:54 AM
A few yrs ago I replaced our old 52 gallon water heater with the same brand but only 40 gallons. Both units were virtually the same overall size. I'd be surprised if you can find a smaller 40 gallon heater although they do make them narrow/tall or short/fat along with the regular size.
#5
07-24-16, 05:48 AM
Well I kind of thought that but figured it wouldn't hurt to through it out there and see if I may have missed something.
