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Hot water heaters last on average between 10 and 15 years before needing an upgrade. If your existing unit is nearing the end of its service life or you’ve recently experienced repeated part failures, it may be time for a change. According to the leading Washingtonville, NY, plumbing team at A. Stevens Plumbing & Heating, there are some newer water heaters on the market you should know about if you’re ready to replace your unit.

Here are the most popular types of hot water heaters today:

  • Storage Tank Water Heaters: Storage tank water heaters are the most common type of unit on the market. These units have insulated tanks that hold and heat water as needed, and are among the more affordable options you’ll find. 
  • Tankless Water Heaters: As opposed to storage tank water heaters, this option uses coils to heat water quickly as it passes through. This unit is more energy efficient than its counterparts, but it does have less capacity. Tankless heaters are best for smaller households where water heater use is limited.
  • Heat Pump Water Heater: Heat pump water heaters convert heat from the air into hot water. These units are significantly more efficient than other types of water heaters but they should stay in areas with temperatures between 40 and 90 degrees. They also require more clearance than other units—up to seven feet in many cases.
  • Solar Water Heater: Solar water heaters work when a hot water heaterrooftop cell converts the sun’s energy to hot water through an indoor water tank. While these units can lead to big savings on monthly bills for those in sunnier climates, they have to work overtime during cloudy days. Additionally, because of their elevated costs, they can take decades to recoup costs.
  • Condensing Water Heaters: Condensing water heaters look similar to storage tank heaters because of the similarities in the tank. These units work in gas-powered homes by capturing exhaust gases and redistributing them throughout the water tank to heat incoming cold water.

The type of hot water heater that is best for you depends on several factors, such as the size of your family, the type of house you have, and your existing energy usage. Call the best plumbers in the area at A. Stevens Plumbing & Heating at (845) 496-5903 or visit them online for more information on their plumbing services and heating and cooling solutions.

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