While there are many ways to supply your home with hot water, one that has remained consistently popular is the propane water heater. The environmentally friendly fuel is particularly effective for this application while also providing numerous benefits to homeowners. If your old water heater is electric or gas-powered, you may want a little more information before making the switch. Here are the answers to some frequent questions.

What You Should Know About Propane Water Heaters

How do they work?

The clean-burning gas enters the water heater’s burner where it’s ignited by a pilot light. As the gas burns, the heat travels through the bottom head and the flue where it warms up the water. This heated water is then transferred through your plumbing to its destination.

As a result of the combustion process, harmful fumes like carbon monoxide are created. These are dangerous when inhaled in high quantities, so the water heater safely removes them from the home using a draft hood and vents.

What size tank should I get?

Models come in sizes ranging from 30 gallons all the way to 100 gallons, so there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. The main determining factors for choosing the right size is how many people reside in the household and how often you use hot water.

For a standard household with three to four people, a 50-gallon tank will suffice. Getting one that’s too small leaves you without enough hot water, while a model that’s too big costs more to operate because you have to refill the tanks more often.

Are there different types?

Your two options are a traditional or tankless water heater. A traditional system stores the water in a tank and distributes it throughout the home once it’s heated.

The tankless option, however, uses high-powered burners to rapidly heat the water as it passes through a heat exchanger. This allows the appliance to deliver hot water directly to your faucets without being stored. While it’s more expensive to install, it’s more fuel-efficient and saves money in the long run.

What are the benefits of using propane?

It costs less money to heat the water using this clean gas than it does with electricity, so you’ll have lower operating costs. Since it’s not powered by electricity, you’ll always have access to hot water—even during a power outage. Additionally, they’re designed to last 12 years or more, so you’ll enjoy reliability and durability.

 

Maintain your supply of hot water with a regular propane gas delivery from the experts at Liberty Propane in Hinesville, GA. Their highly trained team will professionally install your new water heater, and they’ll keep you supplied with consistent and timely delivery of the fuel you need. Schedule an appointment by calling (912) 408-3040 or visit them online to learn more about their services.