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More Tips on Buying a New Water Heaters
  • Look at capacity, efficiency, and cost to operate before you purchase your water heater. Read the Energy Guide label and look for the Energy Star logo.


  • Plan ahead! Don’t wait until your water heater fails to decide what you need. Doing a little "homework" now will ensure that you get what you want.


  • Estimate your family’s peak hour demand usage and then look for a unit that has a first-hour rating (FHR) in that range.


  • A larger tank does not mean a higher first hour recovery.


  • Gas fired water heaters have higher FHR ratings than electric water heaters of the same storage capacity. You may be able to meet your needs with a smaller gas unit.
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