If your home’s water heater is on its last legs, it’s time to shop for a replacement. Planning ahead lets you choose carefully instead of rushing through an emergency purchase.
Gas water heaters make up the bulk of the market, but electric water heaters come in at a close second. If your home is hooked up to gas lines, a gas water heater is probably the right choice.
The initial investment is a bit higher, but the cost of natural gas is much lower than electricity, meaning your ongoing energy bills will be significantly lower.
Electricity is the best alternative to natural gas if this fuel isn’t an option. The team at Arctic Air Conditioning knows all there is to know about electric water heater repair, installation, maintenance, replacement, and general service.
Learn more about how Arctic Air can hook you up with an electric water heater in Old Bridge, NJ. Call (732) 518-8215 or contact us online today.
How Electric Water Heaters Work
As with any storage water heater, cold water enters your electric water heater at the bottom as you use hot water to shower, wash dishes, or do laundry. As the water enters, an electric heating element warms it. When demand increases, a second heating element activates as well.
Here are two important factors to consider when researching electric water heaters:
- Efficiency: Each water heater has an energy factor (EF) label that indicates how well the water heater converts electricity into heat for your home’s water. Electric water heaters usually range from EF 0.75 to 0.95, meaning these units are 75% to 95% efficient.
- Capacity: Your water heater’s capacity depends on how many bathrooms your home has and how often they’re used. Also consider the first-hour rating (FHR), which is the amount of hot water the heater can supply per hour at peak usage.
Don’t worry about sizing an electric water heater yourself. The contractor you purchase the appliance from can help you with this process.
If you’re in Old Bridge, NJ, call Arctic Air Conditioning at (732) 518-8215 or contact us online to get started.
Electric Water Heater Installation & Repair in Central NJ
Arctic Air Conditioning offers installation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of Bradford White and A.O. Smith electric water heaters. No matter your electric water heater needs, our team can help.
We’ve served Monmouth, Middlesex, Mercer, Ocean, and Somerset counties since 1977.
For help selecting or sizing a new electric water heater for your Old Bridge home, call (732) 518-8215 or contact Arctic Air today.
