- Does not depend on power outages, especially in rural areas.
- Electrical wiring in Soviet homes will not withstand the massive installation of electric water heaters.
- Electricity is more expensive than gas.
By the way, about the cost of electricity: by 2017, the government plans to raise it several times. The price of gas will also increase, however, it is spent on heating 1 cubic meter of water almost 9 times less in monetary terms.
How to choose a gas water heater for an apartment
In an apartment with a chimney, we recommend installing a chimney gas water heater. As a rule, there is such a channel in all multi-storey buildings with gas stoves, in particular, in "stalinkas" and "Khrushchevs". A pipe will be led out into it, through which combustion products are removed from the gas column. This way they will not get into the apartments of those who live above you.
Which gas water heater to choose for the home
In private houses, where there is no risk of "poisoning" neighbors, you can install turbocharged speakers. Their outlet pipe goes outside through the wall of the house. Inside the pipe there is a second pipe: one by one, the combustion products are removed, the second one sucks in air for gas combustion. Thanks to this scheme, turbocharged columns work more efficiently than chimney ones.
Choosing a gas water heater by type of ignition
- Gas water heaters with manual ignition
The good old scheme: light a match and bring it to the window of the column, where the gas ignites. A method that always excites the nerves a little, although modern speakers are not like the terrible Soviet ones.
- Gas heater with piezo ignition
To light the gas, just poke your finger into the button on the front of the column. A piezoelectric element inside it will emit an electrical discharge that ignites the gas. You do not have to worry about the longevity of the piezoelectric element: this is not a battery that is discharging; in theory, it can run forever.
- Gas water heater with electronic ignition
This is a set-and-forget device. Gas ignites simply from the fact that you open the tap with water. Long live comfort and healthy laziness!
What is the optimal power of a gas water heater for your family?
The performance of hot water is the most important characteristic of the column, which determines whether you will be happy with it.
- A lonely bachelor with a cat needs a column with a capacity of 10 l / min. and less.
- A couple with a small child or cat (dog) will need a 9 l / min column.
- If your family is three people and an animal (or four people, two of whom are children) - up to 15 l / min.
- There are four of you, as well as a cat, a dog and a hamster - a gas water heater that lets through 16 l / min will suit you. and more.
How to install a gas water heater yourself?
No way! Otherwise, you will lose the manufacturer's warranty. To install a gas water heater in a house or apartment, you need to call a specialist from Gorgaz or from a Service Center with a license for installation, first start-up and further maintenance of the column.
Now, when the question of how to choose a gas water heater is not difficult, we invite you to the "Gas water heaters" section of our store. With new knowledge, you can easily navigate the wide range and choose the best device for your home.
Warmth to your home!
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