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Replacing a water heater, you have two main options. You can either go with a conventional storage tank type water heater or opt for a tankless, demand water heater.

In residential applications, storage tank type water heaters range in size from 20 to 80 gallons, although 20-gallon units will serve only single-dweller homes.

Tankless water heaters, just as their name suggests, use no storage tank. Instead, they heat water instantly as it is demanded. Both types have their merits and their drawbacks.

The next major choice you have to make is the fuel type. Water heaters are fueled most commonly by electricity and natural gas, but liquid propane and fuel oil are used as well. Access to fuel may determine the type you use. If you do not have a natural gas to your home, installing one will be initially expensive, so you might opt for an electrical unit

The easiest way to reduce your hot water expense is to use less hot water. There are some pretty easy ways to do this without sacrificing the civilized convenience of hot water which is good as we`re not advocates of cold showers. Sometimes a leaky faucet can waste water, other times an od shower head is the culprit. Let’s take a quick look at some easy ways to reduce hot water usage in your home

Leaking Water Heater
Let’s start with the obvious. If your water heater is leaking it needs to be replaced. Call us for a free estimate 832-886-4282.

Leaking Faucet
Leaky faucets can waste many gallons of water a month.Give us a call for a free estimate to repair your faucet.

Low Flow Shower Heads
Pre-1992 showers heads can use a wasteful 6 to 10 gallons per minute (GPM). Current models provide a comfortable shower with only 2.2 GPM. Changing to a low flow shower head is a great and easy way to save hot water.

Use Energy Star® Dishwasher and Clothes Washer Appliances
Energy Star rated dishwashers and clothes washers are extremely efficient. It can reduce your clothes washing water consumption by 50% or about 7,000 gallons per year on average.

Rheem manufactures and markets gas and electric water heaters. Rheem makes
residential water heaters in tank, tankless, and point-of-use configurations and
units that work with solar-water-heater systems. Rheem water heaters are
available in multiple sizes and warranties, with energy efficiency claims that
vary by size. Rheem tankless water heaters are available to be installed at Katy Water Heaters.

You probably don’t think about your water heater until a cold shower suggests you need a new one. How to choose? Storage tanks cost less but tankless heaters save energy by only heating the water you draw. Hybrid electric/heat-pump modles and solar water heaters are two newer options

The Ultimate in Tankless Energy Efficiency with Hi-Tech Comfort

Easy installation and PVC venting

3″ SCH 40 solid PVC up to 100′

Industry’s highest energy efficiency rating

Ready Link® Cascade System

Optional built-in recirculation system with buffer tank

Advanced Eco Navien technology

Extended lifecycle utilizing dual stainless steel heat exchangers

Advanced remote control – NR-10DU

Industry’s best tankless warranty!

• Guardian System™ – One-of-a-kind air/fuel shut-off device offers double protection, maintenance free – no filter to clean, standard replacement parts.

• Low NOx design for low nitrous oxide emissions

• Self-Cleaning – EverKleen™ patented system fights sediment build-up, reduces fuel costs, provides more hot water.

• Easy to Light – no matches required

• Energy Efficient - more hot water at low operating cost

• Longer Life – Patented magnesium anode rod design incorporates a special resistor that protects the tank from rust.

• High Altitude Compliant – All models are certified for applications up to 6,000 feet above sea level. Some models are certified up to 10,200 feet above sea level.

• Brass drain valve and temperature and pressure relief valve included.

• Upgrade your warranty with ProtectionPlus and your 6-year limited tank warranty becomes a 10 year.

Tankless water heater size refers to its capacity, or the ability to raise
the temperature of incoming water at a certain flow rate. Flow rate is measured
in gallons per minute (GPM). No matter which type of tankless water heater
you’re considering, you’ll need to determine the volume of water the unit needs
to heat (flow rate), the temperature of the ground water entering the unit and
the desired temperature of the water flowing into your home.

Tankless water heaters eliminate standby heat loss by heating water on demand when you open a faucet or turn on a dishwasher or washing machine. Turning on the tap turns on the tankless water heater, which passes cold water from outside through a heating element that heats the water to a preset temperature. The result is a continuous, virtually endless supply of hot water. When you no longer need the hot water, the tankless water heater shuts off and waits for the next request

If your tank is leaking, we recommend that you turn off the water to the tank.
Your water heater tank should have a dedicated shutoff valve on the cold inlet
side of the water heater. If this is a gate-style valve (a wheel that turns),
turn the valve clockwise as far as you can turn it. If the valve is a ball-style
valve, turn the handle 180 degrees. We can help talk you through this if you
call Katy Water Heaters  at 832-886-4282.