3 Things To Ask The Plumber Installing Your Water Heater

If you are going to get a new water heater, you need to make sure that you are getting the one that will work best for you. There are several things that you should talk to the plumber about before you make your final decision about which one to get. 

Most Practical Size

You may want to go with the largest water heater you can possibly get. However, that's not always going to be the most practical choice. You should talk to the plumber and ask them what size they suggest you get. The size water heater depends on a lot of things, including the size of the space that the heater is going to go into and how high the demand on your water heater is going to be. 

Reheat Time

Another thing that you need to talk to the plumber about is how long it is going to take for the water heater to heat the water in the tank back up. Generally, the larger the tank, the longer it is going to take to get the water in the tank up to temperature. There are water heaters that have stronger heaters than others. The stronger the heating element, the faster the water will be up to temperature. However, you need to be aware that the stronger the element, the more power it's going to draw, which means that it's going to have a higher power usage, costing you more money. 

Energy Star Rating

The higher the energy star rating the water heater has the more energy efficient it is. The higher the Energy Star ratings also tend to be more expensive, so you will need to be aware of how a higher rating is going to affect your budget. However, you may do the math and find out that the savings you are going to get on your utility bills in the long run will make up for the higher initial outlay that you are going to have to pay to get the highest rating you can afford on your budget. 

If you need to get a new water heater, you want to make sure that you are getting one that will meet all your needs. Trying to figure out which one is going to meet your needs can be difficult. Talking to the plumber who is going to do the installation can help you narrow down the choices. 

To learn more about hot water tank installations, contact a company in your area like Silverdale Plumbing & Heating Inc.