Water heater installation should be your highest priority this fall, especially if you currently don’t have a working water heater in your home. Even if hot water is absolutely essential to your home at any time of year, you need to avoid the mistake of purchasing the wrong model. Throwing your money toward the wrong water heater can bring all sort of consequences, ranging from poor energy efficiency to water contamination. There is also the possibility of money loss. Imagine putting your savings into a water heater that, as it would turn out, simply isn’t the right fit. Not only does it leave you in a financial hole, but it also can provide you with an additional layer of stress that would have otherwise been avoided had you put installation into serious consideration before you took action.

Why Should You Call Stewart for Service?

The next time you want to avoid a water heating mishap, call Stewart Plumbing for high-quality water heater installation. We will make sure you have a water heater this fall that is the perfect fit for your home. You will be able to enjoy a higher level of energy efficiency, longer water heater lifespan, and best of all, hot water for all purposes. Your comfort this fall and winter is important, which is why our team of licensed plumbers offer personable customer service. If you have a question about water heaters, feel free to ask them and they will gladly provide you with an in-depth answer. Perhaps most importantly, they can ensure you will not have to deal with the wrong water heater ever again. Consider making the service call to ensure you have hot water in your home just in time for the colder months.

The Top 5 Factors You Need to Consider Before Installation

There may be plenty of reason why you are seeking a new water heater at this time of year. One of them may be water heater replacement, especially if you do not think your current water heater will be able to provide hot water for the entire fall and winter. If you just moved into a new home, you may need a new water heater that will guarantee hot water just as you are trying to settle in. Regardless of your situation, you should consider these 5 important factors before purchasing:

1. Water Heater Type: The great thing about water heaters on today’s market is that they are available in many types, including:
   • Conventional Water Heating: The most popular model on the market, complete with a tank and all. The average conventional water heater can store up to 80 gallons of water, but the tank itself may risk physical damage and leaks.  
   • Tankless Water Heating: Done with the tank? Tankless water heaters improve energy efficiency and have longer lifespans, although they do generally have higher installation costs.
   • Solar Water Heater: This type of water heater is perfect if you are looking to reduce your carbon footprint, as it will use less fuel that would potentially be environmentally harmful.
   • Indirect Water Heaters: This type will rely on your main furnace to heat up water through the exchanger in its storage tank. It can prevent the furnace from running so often, ultimately reducing energy consumption.
2. Hot Water Needs: How will you benefit from water heater installation? Chances are, you need hot water for a wide range of day-to-day activities including dishwashing, laundry, showering, and even cooking. The type of water heater you install should match up with your hot water needs. If you live with family and have more plumbing fixtures in your home, you need to install the water heater meeting that scope of needs entirely.
3. Size of Water Heater: A plumbing contractor from Stewart will inspect your home before beginning any installation work. That big, modern water heater may be alluring, but it may not fit within your home’s physical constraints. Plus, installing an improperly sized water heater can bring all sorts of trouble, including high energy bills and reoccurring breakdowns requiring emergency plumbing services.
4. Type of Fuel: The two main types of water heater fuel are gas and electricity, although there are several water heaters on the market fueled by solar energy or propane. Gas will cost you more upfront with prices upward of $1,700, but will tend to be much more energy efficient than electricity. However, electricity will have a much longer lifespan and can avoid safety risks like gas leaks. You need to decide which fuel type aligns more with your needs.
5. Water Heater Cost: You certainly do not want a water heater that will leave you with empty pockets, but that does not mean you should immediately go for the most cost-efficient option. Sometimes cost-efficiency does not equal efficient performance, as that lower-priced water heater can still result in high repair costs due to frequent malfunctioning. Costs will also vary depending on the type of water heater. For example, annual operation costs for tankless models are about $100 cheaper than conventional water heating.

In addition to any of these factors, you can consult with a plumbing contractor at Stewart to further cement your choice. A licensed professional will have the experience and technological know-how to guide you in the right direction. And as we mentioned earlier, it doesn’t hurt to ask for help. Like the old saying goes, there is no such thing as bad question.

Enjoy Warm Water During Cold Months With A Water Heater Installation

Contact Stewart Plumbing today so you can guarantee a steady flow of hot water in your home this fall thanks to our water heater installation!