October 6, 2023
A 40 gallon conventional vented water heater may be sufficient to provide hot water for households with 2-3 people, while a 50 gallon conventional vented water heater may be sufficient to provide enough hot water for households with 3-4 people. For larger households, a 60 gallon or 75 gallon conventional vented water heater provides enough…
October 6, 2023
Conventional vented water heaters have been time-tested to provide hot water to millions of households for decades – making them a dependable for long-term use. Unlike many newer types of water heaters, conventional tanks have fewer parts, making them less susceptible to breakdowns, and typically easier for a trained professional to retrofit an existing conventional…
October 6, 2023
Conventional vented water heaters are the most common type of water heaters found in most households built before 2000. They use air inside the home for the combustion process to heat the water. The combusted gas exits the home through vents that lead to the chimney.
October 6, 2023
Ultimately, it comes down to consumption habits. Typically, a 50 gallon power vented water heater may be sufficient to provide enough hot water for households with 3-4 people. A 60 gallon power vented water heater may offer more storage capacity to provide enough hot water for households with 5 or more people.^
October 6, 2023
A power vented water heater doesn’t require a chimney to operate, so it offers more flexibility. In many cases, power vent water heaters are installed in rooms that have an exterior wall – so that ductwork can easily be added to push the air out of the home.
October 6, 2023
A power vented water heater is similar to a conventional water heater, with the added power of a built-in fan. The fan actively pulls the gases out of the water heater and pushes them out of the home.
October 5, 2023
A heat pump water heater is also known as a hybrid water heater because it generates heat in two ways – using the heat pump system or using the built-in electric heating elements. It can also modulate between the two systems in order to find the perfect balance between energy efficiency and hot water recovery…
October 5, 2023
Since it requires only a plumbing line and electricity, a heat pump water heater can be installed virtually anywhere in the home. One thing to keep in mind is that through the refrigeration process, heat pump water heaters blow cold air into the room they are in, causing the room’s temperature to be cooler.^
October 5, 2023
No. A heat pump water heater doesn’t burn gas to generate heat, so it doesn’t require venting.
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