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There's no better way to warm up on a chilly morning, or after we play outside all day, than with a hot shower (or bath). Did you ever stop and think where all of that hot water comes from? Yes, it comes from a thing called “hot water storage tank”!
The hot water storage tank is a special container that warms up the water and allows you to use it any time. Typically it is put in basements, garages or within a utility room of your household. There are varieties to fit homes of all sizes and for families with different needs.
The heating element located inside the tank is quite an interesting one. This crucial component is powered either by electricity or gas, depending on the type of tank you have. The heating element does so by warming up the water and holding it at a pleasant, warm temperature until you are ready to shower or bathe. This way you do not wait for hot water when necessary, which is a huge plus!
Now whether you are replacing your old hot water tank, or if its a first time buy we need to make sure that you get the correct size for your house and family. The last thing you want is that the hot water runs out before bathing or taking a shower if the tank capacity is not big enough. Meanwhile, if your tank is too large you will be paying to heat water that might not even get used.
Good for: Families An easy way to figure out what size is right for you family and how much hot water your family uses per day. As for how much water should be stored, a rule of thumb is to have the amount your 10-15 gallon per person holding tank will hold gallons x people.localScale_aux(19); Meaning, you can have the hot water when ever someone needs to use it!
Insulate the Tank: You could also insulate outside of your tank to help make sure that water remains hot for much longer periods. This means no more running out of hot water which can help you keep costs down on your energy bills too.
Install a tankless water heater: Tankless heaters are unique in that they only heat the amount of water you need, at any given time. This way, they do not have to keep water hot when it is not being used— which saves you even more money!