Water heaters are a common household installation. They ensure that the water coming in from the mains is heated and stored in a tank. The water is then distributed when it is needed. There are several types of water heaters Venice FL to choose from. The most commonly used water heaters are the storage tank type of heaters. These systems consist of a tank in which water is stored and heated. Hot water is therefore available at any time when needed. The water in the tank is kept constantly hot even when water is drawn from the tank and cold water enters. Hot water drawn from the tank is taken from the top. Cold water therefore enters from the bottom to replace the lost water. The system then heats the cold water bringing it up to the preset temperature. The source of fuel for these tanks may vary. You can decide to use gas, electricity or oil. With the increased concern for the environment and new regulations of energy consumption, more energy efficient tanks have been designed. You can find models that perform up to 40 times as efficiently as the older versions. Demand water heaters Venice FL or tank less heaters were designed to avoid the loss of heat energy in water when the tank of hot water is on standby. These heaters have no tanks and heat water when the water is needed. They can either consist of a gas burner that is surrounded by water or an electrical element. Most demand heaters are not able to supply the entire home with hot water. They are usually only used as booster heaters. This means that they support other water heating systems. They are therefore installed for use in specific areas such as...