How to choose a water heater

Such a device will not allow to depend on the work of public utilities and thus will save you from a lot of problems. The main thing - Determine which water heater will suit you best. Today there are three types of such devices:

• flowing gas water heater (gas column);


• storage electric water heater (boiler);


• flowing electric water heater.

Under the concept of "Gas column" Many are old devices thatwere installed in houses built in the 50s of the last century. Today, this is not so. Flow-through gas water heaters are modern appliances combining high efficiency and stylish design.

In order to select the correct type of water heater of this type, learn its power. The fact is that if you are going to use such a device for the kitchen and for the bathroom, it should be about 24 kW. If there is no such need, there will be enough water heater with a capacity 18-19 kW.

It is also worth noting that many modern water heaters working on gas are present full automation of the ignition system, as well as the ability to accurately adjust the water temperature. Advantage of gas columns over electric water heaters is economical work.

Electric storage water heater is capable of heating water to a temperature of 55-75 degrees Celsius and to maintain it in automatic mode thanks to a special thermostat that turns the heating element on and off.

This device works from the most common outlet. It can also be installed for bathroom and kitchen. The only disadvantage of boilers is the time that takes to heat the water (it usually takes several hours).

It should also be noted that such equipment periodically needs maintenance, so its heating elements needto clean from the limescale, which is formed because of poor quality water. It is also necessary to replace the magnesium anode, the task of which is to prevent corrosion of the inner tank of the water heater.

To choose a water heater of this type, you need to proceed from your hot water needs. For example, there are boilers with 15-liter tanks, which is enough only to wash. If you have a large family, you will need a larger device, the volume of which is not less than 120 liters.

As for the flow electric water heaters, then they are usually installed in rooms where there are electric stoves, since the power of the wiring may simply not be enough for the storage unit.

The advantage of running water heaters is the possibility of unlimited hot water supply, just tap the tap. However, for this, the device will need a fairly large amount of electricity, which makes it less economical compared to a storage water heater.

In order to choose a flow type water heater, should pay attention to its power. If you plan to use itonly washing dishes, it will be enough to have a device with a power of less than 8 kW. As for taking a bath, you will need a more powerful water heater, 13 kW or more.

Also worth noting that for very powerful devices of this type may be required socket with a voltage of 380 V. Typically, this voltage is not used in conventional homes, so before installing the water heater we recommend that you consult with a specialist.