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House has propane heat and water tank. Going to all electric and would like to go with elec. tankless water heater.
First N
Please quote installing a tankless waterheater. Gas or electric hook ups avail. I would like a 6gpm capacity or greater. I'd like the work to be done in the next 2 weeks. Thanks!
Holley H
Tallahassee, Florida
A 1 Service, LLC
Aire Serv of N Central Florida
Electric water heaters
Electric hot water heaters are widely used across American homes. Both storage type as well as electric tankless water heaters are seen as more conventional models that are cheaper to purchase as well as install. The energy efficiency of an electric water heater may not be as high as a gas model, however. These are traditional technologies that have been used for heating needs in homes and commercial establishments for decades now.
A basic electric water heater model can be bought for lesser than $700, while a gas model costs a minimum of $1000. The cost of installation is also lesser because electric water heaters do not involve complicated installation procedures. However, in the case of electric tankless water heaters, you may find the need to change the electrical configuration of your home to support the new heating technology. Generally however, in a comparison between gas vs. electric water heaters, electric models are seen as cheaper. However, the energy efficiency over a long period of time may actually not be worth the price you save during purchase and installation. If you already have an electric water heater and want to continue with an electric model, consider replacing your existing model for a newer more energy efficient one. There are other ways like timers and insulation jackets that can help increase the energy efficiency of your unit.
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 Tallahassee area, just fill out the form, and we'll match you with licensed and insured electric water heater companies in and around the Tallahassee area.