Recommendations for a Water Heater
An electric water heater heats up the water through an electric resistance inside it. When the water has reached the appropriate temperature, between 60° C and 75° C, the resistance automatically turns off.
Advantages
The biggest advantage of the electric water heater is that the water is kept at a constant temperature inside. That’s why when we turn on the faucet, the water comes out hot immediately. This saves water that is wasted with other heaters, where you have to let the water run until the temperature is right. In addition, the electric heater is very simple to install in any zone of the house and requires a minor maintenance.
Disadvantages
The disadvantage of the electric heater is that electrical energy is the most expensive way to heat water because it is plugged in 24/7 instead of adapting its use to the needs of each house. This can raise the electric bill by 50%. If we have an electric heater, we should not pay attention to the urban legend that states that less energy is consumed by keeping the heater plugged in constantly than by turning it off and on. What is advisable is to know the time that our electric heater requires to heat the water and the number of hours that is able to keep the hot water inside without having to turn on the resistance. Only if we consume hot water all day long, like in a clinic or in a restaurant for example, should we keep the term connected permanently.
Other recommendations if you have an electric water heater
– Size matters. The capacity of the heater must be adapted to the water needs of each dwelling.
– Its installation is versatile and can be placed in different parts of the house, but we recommend you place it where it is not very hot and protect it from the sun.
– A digital electric thermostat can save energy. You can program it so that the water gets warm in the moments of your routine, and also you can decide on what temperature in each moment. A higher temperature for showers and less for washing dishes.
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