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You get up on a cold winter morning, looking forward to that warm shower before work. As you undress in the bathroom, you turn on the shower, waiting for the warm steam to fill the air.

Nothing.

The water keeps running, but it's not getting any water. Oh no. The water heater is gone. This situation is enough to ruin anyone's day. Losing the hot water to your home is an inconvenience no-one likes – it's like going back to the stone age, not living in modern society.

If you're looking to replace the water heater in your home, you have a few options for your next model. You're going to want an energy-efficient water heater providing you and your family with enough hot water to meet everyone's needs throughout all seasons.

You might live in a United States region where your hot water consumption differs greatly depending on the season. Therefore, it pays to have a hot water solution to accommodate seasonal increases in consumption and climate differences.

Fortunately, there are several technological advancements in plumbing over recent decades that make for efficient and effective home hot water systems. In this post, we'll cover all the types of water heaters available to you for your new upgrade. We'll make a few recommendations on our favorites and what we would install in your home.

#1 The Conventional Water Heater

The storage tank water heater, also known as the conventional water heater, is the most common model bringing hot water into homes across the United States. The insulated tank stores the hot water until its ready for use.

They come in electric and gas models, with gas-powered systems typically costing more to install, but less to operate over the long term. However, they are not the most efficient systems, and there are plenty of other options that offer better performance and lower heating costs.

#2 Tankless Systems

A tankless system utilizes intense heat flashes against a water-filled coil to create heated water on- demand. A tankless heater is efficient and easy to maintain than a conventional model, but it comes with a premium price tag compared to a conventional model.

Tankless heaters provide a continuous flow of hot water, providing the ideal choice for large families that use plenty of hot water. These systems also do better with natural gas, but they might cost more with installing a separate gas line to power the system.

#3 Heat Pumps

The modern heat pump is another attractive alternative to the traditional tank system. Heat pumps, otherwise known as hybrid systems, capture the heat from the ground or air, transferring it to the water.

These systems cost more upfront, but they reduce your electricity use by around 60%. The efficient operation of these pumps makes them a top choice in many homes. However, it's important to note that hybrid electric heat pumps don't perform well in cold climates.

These machines do well in warm, dry climates. The heat pump is on the top of this appliance, and you might need a 7-foot clearance or more for the efficient operation of this system.

#4 Solar-Powered Water Heater

Solar systems are gaining traction in many states across the US, especially in the Sunshine belt. If you have fair weather most of the year, let the sun heat your water.

There are various solar designs available. Some people go as far as to wire their whole home to a solar solution, removing themselves off the grid entirely using the sun's energy.

These solar systems use panels on the roof to charge battery banks that power the water heater. Many of these systems can operate in low-light settings, giving you operation on cloudy days.

#5 Condensing Heaters

A condensing water heater has a tank in a similar design configuration to the conventional tank heater. However, these systems capture the hot exhaust gas that the radiator would normally expel through the flue, and out of the home.

Instead, the condensing heater setup blows these gasses through the base of the water heater, and over a coil, where the incoming cold water to the system absorbs the heat.

The condensing water heater is a highly efficient system for a home water heater that needs a gas- powered design with a maximum capacity of over 55-gallons.

Call a Professional Plumber for Advice and Assistance

If you're finding it challenging to settle on the right system for your budget and lifestyle, call your local plumber for advice.

Plumbers install thousands of these systems in all types of homes around your area. They'll have the best advice on the right system for your home and your lifestyle.

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