Water Heating


Water heaters typically fail in 7 to 10 years—that's some 5 million tank failures in the U.S. every year. At some point, your water heater will fail, which means that as a homeowner you'll have one or more opportunities to choose an energy-efficient, "green" water heater.

Water heater sizing
No matter what type of water heating you choose, correctly sizing the water heater is essential to get an ample supply of hot water for your family while operating in the most energy-efficient and economical way. This is a job best left to a qualified professional installer, but here are some general guidelines and an explanation of what properly sizing a system entails.