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Water Heaters - Repair or
Installation?
 Almost
all components on a water heater can
be fixed or replaced except for the
tank. Once the tank rusts through,
there is no way to repair it,
replacement is the only solution. We
service all residential water heater
problems in the Rockland County
area.
Water Heater Efficiency
The energy efficiency of a
water heater is indicated by its
energy factor (EF), an overall
efficiency based on the use of 64
gallons of hot water per day. The
first national appliance efficiency
standards for water heaters took
effect in 1990.
The most efficient gas-fired storage
water heaters have energy factors
ranging from 0.60 to 0.65,
corresponding to estimated gas use
below 250 therms/year. Condensing
water heaters have energy factors as
high as 0.86. The most efficient
electric storage water heaters have
energy factors ranging between 0.93
and 0.95, resulting in estimated
annual energy use below 4,725
kWh/year. There is little difference
between the most efficient electric
resistance storage water heaters and
the minimum efficiency standard.
Fortunately, heat pump water heaters
using less than half as much
electricity as conventional electric
resistance water heaters are
becoming commercially available. If
you use electricity for water
heating, consider installing a heat
pump water heater. Otherwise, look
for the most efficient electric
resistance unit in your size range.
With demand for
water heaters in New York, the
manufacturers provide different
specifications: the energy input
(Btu/hour for gas, kilowatts [kW]
for electric); the temperature rise
achievable at the rated flow; the
flow rate at the listed temperature
rise; and so on. In comparing
different models, be aware that you
aren’t always looking at direct
comparisons, especially with
temperature rise and flow rate. For
example, while one model might list
the flow rate at a 100°F temperature
rise, another might list the flow
rate at 70°. Until there are
industry-standard ratings for
temperature rise and flow rates, it
will be difficult to compare the
performance of products from
different companies. Some companies
are beginning to publish energy
factor ratings for these products
and this information should make for
easier comparisons. Listed below are
some of the companies that we use
for water heaters and installation:
Water Heater Manufacturers
Superstor Water Heaters - Their
years of experience in manufacturing
and designing indirect water heater
systems have culminated in the
development of the Super Stor Ultra
Stainless Steel Water Heater. The
Ultra's enhanced features and
attractive design will provide you
with the most advanced appliance
available. (
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Bradford White - While
there is no single water heater
perfect for every residential or
commercial application, we take a
measure of pride in the ability to
say that Bradford White offers the
solutions to any water heating need
you may encounter. In a very real
sense, Bradford White is the
solution to all your water heating
needs. (Learn
more)
 If you are looking for
a water heater contractor in New York please call us today at
(914) 631- 6744 or click on the link
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