How to Choose the Right Water Heater for Your Home

February 17, 2020

Waking up to a non-functional water heater is not a way that you want to start your day. Thankfully there are a wide variety of water heater systems for you to select from. Thanks to new federal regulations regarding electric water heaters in the UAE, manufacturers are required to be more energy-conscious to not only reduce water consumption but also energy consumption. Whether you are replacing the broken water heater or installing a new one off the bat, a tankless water heater is an option that you should consider.

Size Matters

All water heaters have a capacity and making sure you get one with right capacity for your household is important. If you have a family of five you will not buy a small capacity water heater or else, you are going to run into many frustrating cold showers. Before you choose your capacity, you should review how much water your family uses on average. This will help you to get the capacity nearest to your households needs!

Reduce Energy Consumption

If there is one thing that you can count on, it is that any energy-efficient water heater will perform better than the old one you are used to. But that does not mean that you shouldn’t aim for the stars and reduce your energy consumption completely! For example, solar-powered heaters have proven to reduce energy consumption by a whopping 90%! While some types have higher initial costs, they will definitely be paid back in savings.

Storage Tank Water Heaters

Most households can be found equipped with a storage tank water heater. This system can be operated on either a gas or electric infrastructure. While this system is not the most efficient, a newer model will definitely outperform the conventional water heater you are used to. The system you choose will depend on the infrastructure available to you. But if you want to change systems make sure to do your cost analysis first.

Tankless Water Heaters

The new tankless water systems are in high demand because of their great saving ability. Because there is no tank there is no water to heat or keep heated. Simply open the tap and the water is heated at your demand. This system works particularly well for large families or single individuals.

Pump Water Heating System

The heat pump water system is one of the most renewable water heaters on the market. Instead of using electricity to heat the water, the system gathers heat from the air to heat the water. This system works particularly well in humid and hot areas – so the perfect water heater solution for those in Dubai! And if that is not good news enough – you can also save up to 60% in energy costs.

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