Comparison of electric and gas water heaters|Damatajhiz

The water heater is one heating equipment used to supply hot water to a residential, commercial unit. In terms of the type of energy consumed, water heaters are mainly produced and supplied in electric and gas-burning types, in wall-mounted and standing models. One of the questions that are considered when comparing, choosing and buying electric and gas water heaters is which one has a better price and more efficiency. In this article, we are going to learn more about the characteristics of each by comparing electric and gas water heaters, please stay with us until the end of this article.

Types of gas water heaters

In order to better understand the comparison of electric and gas water heaters, we will first give a brief description of the unique features of each. Standing gas water heaters work using municipal gas, and the control of gas flow and water temperature in them is the responsibility of the thermostat. The smoke resulting from the combustion of the flame placed under the tank of standing gas water heaters is directed out of the environment by the chimney. In order to heat the water in standing gas water heaters, the entire tank of the water heater must be heated, which causes the body of the water heater to wear down in the long term and reduce its lifespan. Mainly standing gas water heaters are produced with tanks.

Wall-mounted gas water heaters are tankless, have smaller dimensions than standing models and occupy less space, which is why wall-mounted gas water heaters are a good choice for use in apartments. Wall water heaters, also known as instant water heaters, provide the required hot water immediately after opening the hot water tap. One of the best gas-burning wall water heater brands in Iran is Butan Company, which offers its products with warranty and extensive after-sales services throughout the country. Butane water heaters are equipped with an ionization or ignition system. At the same time as the hot water tap is opened, the igniter lights the burner of the gas water heater and provides the required hot water.

Types of electric water heaters

Electric water heaters (with tank) have two heating elements at the top and bottom of the tank, each connected to a thermostat and controlled. Thermostats, connected to the wall of the electric water heater tank and detect the water temperature in the tank, turn on the heating elements when the water temperature inside the tank drops, and turn them off when the water reaches the desired temperature.

Wall-mounted electric water heaters (without tank) have a water flow sensor that is activated by opening the hot water tap, then the built-in heating elements heat the water, and this process continues until the water flow sensor detects that the water flow has stopped. hot water tap closed) continues to work. Considering that the electric water heater without a tank is only sometimes on like the model with a tank and does not produce hot water continuously, it reduces electricity consumption by about 30 to 50% and saves electricity consumption.

Comparison of electric and gas water heaters in terms of usage

Considering the abundance of natural gas and the low cost of gas consumption in the country, it is more cost-effective to use a gas water heater. Still, in the following cases, when there is no access or use of city gas, we use an electric water heater:

• Villas outside the city need access to city gas due to their distance from the city.
• Areas such as remote villages need a gas pipeline system.
• For environments where there is a possibility of moving the water heater in the future or where it is not possible to connect to city gas (such as mobile garages).
• Environments that are sensitive to pollutants from gas combustion.

Comparison of safety tips for installation and maintenance of electric and gas water heaters

Gas water heaters need gas piping to supply the fuel they need, and they need a chimney and ventilation system to discharge the smoke from the combustion process. Also, all gas pipes should be checked periodically to prevent gas leaks. But electric water heaters do not need these infrastructures; Therefore, setting up the electric water heater is easy. For this reason, the cost of installing and maintaining electric water heaters is lower than gas water heaters. Using electric water heaters, residential complexes and especially small houses can avoid the dangers of gas poisoning and suffocation caused by incomplete gas combustion.

A few important points:

• Never connect the water heater to the power supply when the unit's water is off.
• Note that if water is dripping from the electric water heater, it is because there is a malfunction in the system.
• To install an electric water heater, it is necessary to use a safety valve and a drain valve to help the safety of the device in emergency cases.
• Because this type of water heater is electric, it must be installed where there is a connection to the ground.

Comparison of energy consumption and efficiency of electric and gas water heaters

One of the most important differences between electric and gas water heaters is saving fuel. Electric water heaters' efficiency is more than its gas type. Because gas water heaters release some heat along with the discharge of smoke caused by gas combustion, this is while electric water heaters use all the received energy for heat energy and water heating. But on the other hand, the speed of heating water in gas water heaters is faster than the electric types of this device; Therefore, gas water heaters heat more water than electric water heaters. For this reason, the gas water heater is more suitable for large families that need more hot water.

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Conclusion 

By comparing electric and gas water heaters, their advantages and disadvantages, it was explained that electric water heaters have many and unique capabilities and that electric water heaters can be a suitable and good alternative for areas that do not have gas piping.

final word

In order to choose and buy the best and most suitable gas or electric water heater, you should consider points such as: the amount and consumption of hot water required, the sensitivity of the environment to gases from combustion, the necessary infrastructure for the installation and operation of a gas water heater and preventing the risks caused by Note the gas leak. On the website of Dematajhiz specialized collection, by introducing several models of the best-selling water heaters from Butan and Barfab, etc., with the guarantee of the originality of the product, after-sales service and valid warranty are provided. If you have any questions or get more information, you can call 021-88822550 during office hours and get advice from the experts of the specialized group of thermal equipment.

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