Benefits of Propane Water Heaters

Although certainly not the most visually appealing or thought-about appliance in your home, your water heater is an essential device that keeps you warm and comfortable, providing hot water for your showers and laundry. We typically don’t think about our water heater until something goes wrong. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current water heater to something more efficient or your existing one frequently needs repairs, a propane water heater might be your best choice. Keep reading to learn how the water heater you choose can impact your home’s resale value, your carbon footprint, and your family’s safety. 

Residential Water Heaters

You have two options when choosing a propane water heater, tank or tankless. Propane tankless water heaters are the most efficient way to provide hot water, supplying it for as long as you need it without the limit of a storage tank. With a tankless system, you never have to worry about running out of hot water. Because you only receive hot water when needed, this type of heater can save you up to 40% on your water heating costs. A tank water heater continuously heats water for you to use throughout the day and stores it for when you need it. That means you’re paying to have hot water whether you need it or not. 

Propane-powered water heaters are a much better option than electric heaters because of several factors, including convenience, maintenance costs, and lifespan. Below our experts go into more detail about these advantages. 

Convenience 

Residential water heaters that use propane are convenient because they utilize a highly portable fuel; it doesn’t lose its effectiveness even when transported or stored. Propane water heaters are also quite reliable during a power outage or an emergency. When the electricity stops working, your appliances will continue operating as they should.

Efficiency 

The Department of Energy estimates that about 20% of your home’s energy costs are spent heating water. When you switch to a tankless propane heater, Energy.gov estimates homes become 24% to 34% more efficient than homes with conventional water heaters.

Lifespan

Propane gas water heaters have a longer life expectancy when compared to electric models because they are less prone to corrosion. The average lifespan of a propane heater is about 20 years—around two to three times longer than a traditional water heater. 

Environmental Factors

If you’re still not convinced of the advantages of a propane water heater, you might want to consider the environmental impact when you switch. By not running continuously, fewer greenhouse gases are emitted, and propane offers a cleaner burning fuel than gasoline or diesel. Therefore, choosing a propane water heater lowers your carbon footprint. 

Propane Services From GasTec

If you are ready to switch to a versatile energy source that can power several home appliances, including your water heater, contact the professionals at GasTec today. Our team is happy to speak with you about the incredible benefits of our propane services, and we can help make the switch fast, easy, and affordable! Connect with us today at 888-449-3585 to learn more.

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