{"id":7463,"date":"2021-05-03T11:00:01","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T18:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.barronheating.com\/blog\/?p=7463"},"modified":"2021-05-05T11:00:58","modified_gmt":"2021-05-05T18:00:58","slug":"factors-to-consider-with-your-water-heater-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barronheating.com\/blog\/factors-to-consider-with-your-water-heater-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Factors to Consider With Your Water Heater Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barronheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/0521_Plumbing_WaterHeater_EmailHero_600x350-300x175.jpg\" alt=\"water-heater-image-with-mom-bathing-daughter-in-background\" class=\"wp-image-7464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barronheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/0521_Plumbing_WaterHeater_EmailHero_600x350-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.barronheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/0521_Plumbing_WaterHeater_EmailHero_600x350.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If there is any appliance in your home that gets taken for granted, it\u2019s likely your water heater. This system performs reliably for you every day, bringing you the hot water you need to clean and cook with. Of course, just like any other system, no water heater will last forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it does come time for you to replace yours, our team is the one to turn to. But a water heater purchase shouldn\u2019t be a rushed decision. There are a number of factors to consider with your water heater replacement. Read on to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Type of Water Heater Should You Buy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have always had a traditional storage tank type water heater in your home. Today\u2019s models are very efficient and effective. Tank water heaters aren\u2019t your only option though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the model of water heater you buy, there\u2019s also fuel source to consider. Will a gas-powered system be better for your household, or an electric one? These are questions that Barron Plumbing can help answer for you. We\u2019ll also help you choose between the different models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tankless Water Heaters: <\/strong>Also referred to as <em>on-demand <\/em>water heaters, these systems don\u2019t require a storage tank of hot water to operate. Instead their heat exchangers heat up to warm the water running through them once there is a demand from a tap or plumbing appliance. This means there is no standby heat loss, which makes these a great choice for efficiency-minded homeowners.<\/li><li><strong>Heat Pump Water Heaters:<\/strong> Heat pump water heaters function similarly to heat pump HVAC systems in that they transfer heat instead of generating heat. This makes them highly efficient. In fact, they can use as little as one-third of the energy that a conventional water heater does, saving you thousands of dollars on your energy bills throughout the lifespan of the system.<\/li><li><strong>Recirculating Systems:<\/strong> This type of system rapidly moves hot water from a water heater to your fixtures so you don\u2019t have to wait for the water to get hot, and make a great addition for many homes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do You Make the Right Choice?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right water heater for your specific home and needs can be overwhelming, but it doesn\u2019t have to be, when you work with our team. We\u2019ll help you look at a number of factors including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Your Capacity Needs: <\/strong>Using a measurement called peak hour demand, we\u2019ll help you determine what <em>size <\/em>water heater you really need. Going too small will be as detrimental to efficiency as going to large.<\/li><li><strong>Your Efficiency Needs:<\/strong> An efficient water heater is a less costly water heater.<\/li><li><strong>Your Initial Budget:<\/strong> Opting for a more efficient water heater upfront will certainly save you money over the lifespan of the system, but there\u2019s also your initial budget to consider, and we can talk to you about that along with your options.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Our team of Home Performance Experts has served Whatcom, Skagit, Island, Snohomish &amp; San Juan Counties since 1972 with a mission of Improving Lives\u2122. We look forward to serving you! <a href=\"\/contact\/send-a-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Barron Plumbing today and get in touch with a professional plumber serving Bellingham, WA and beyond.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a number of factors to consider with your water heater replacement. 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