Water heater installation is a big and long term investment. It is something that cannot be finalized overnight as it must be given greater and deeper thought. This one decision plays a huge impact on your and your loved ones’ daily routine for many long years.

Hence, the plumbers at Ainsworth & Co are ready to aid you with few prime questions, answered, to make your huge financial decisions easy and worthy.

Water heater installation Baytown, TX,is not a simple job for which you need to be prepared beforehand. The following are a few questions, answered by the experts that must be questioned to your plumbing company before purchasing or finalizing it. They are as follows.

1. What is the best option? Traditional water heater or tankless water heater?

This is one of the most common questions asked by the owners when it comes to water heater installation.

The water heaters are of two kinds – Traditional and tankless water heaters. Both heaters have their advantages and disadvantages.

The water heater you choose depends on your household type and the number of people using it regularly.

Get help from your plumbing company and get cleared about the energy conversation, budget, and the benefits of each heater type. Finally, choose the one which suits you and your household the best in terms of energy-saving and long-term investment.

• What is the size of the tank needed?

This question again depends on your household, the number of inmates, usage type, and more. if you are investing it for residential purposes, then a residential size water tank is the best one. This again comes in varied sizes. If there are only 2-3 residents, then invest in a small heater size, as it will save money, energy, and time. But if there are more than 5 members, consider a big sized tank, as only this will save you from cold shower baths. Consult with the experts who are well versed in heater installation service, and get guided accordingly.

• Will it be energy efficient?

Thankfully, today water heaters are modeled for energy efficiency. The better the quality and model you invest, the better its energy efficiency will be.

Though high-quality energy-efficient models do come at a high price, it will pay off in the long run, by presenting you with low utility bills.

If you are very much concerned about energy conservation, then the tankless water heater is the best option. It sure has its drawbacks by producing limited hot water, but it will reward you with high energy efficiency when compared to the traditional water heaters.

• What is the time duration of water heater installation?

The time duration depends upon the company and its workers’ experience. However, a good reputed and experienced firm will take about three hours to complete the installation job, making sure to remove the old heater and replacing it with the new one. This period is considered for normal circumstances where no unfavorable or unfortunate issues are met.

Also make sure to never pressure the plumbers to do the job in a limited time, because installation is the most basic foundation. This is the first stage that will decide the efficiency and operation of the heater. So, let the plumbers do their job in their period.

• How to dispose of an old water heater?

Homeowners after installing the new heater usually dump it in the dustbin, which becomes a serious and dangerous situation. To avoid causing a hazardous situation, it is better to give it to the heater installation company, where they will dispose of it safely. Although they may charge a little, it is very important that nobody gets into serious accidents caused just because of your negligence to dispose of old heaters.

• Is an annual tune-up necessary?

Yes, annual maintenance is very important as it will keep the heater in its best form. The experts will inspect filters, relief valve, anode rod, burner assembly, and the power supply. They will also flush out the sediments if any, promising a perfect operated heater.

Always remember to contact only the licensed plumber as letting the amateurs handle the job can turn out to be a serious and dangerous situation, for you and your loved ones.