{"id":4659,"date":"2021-03-08T14:12:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T19:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kohlerwalkinbath.com\/blog\/?p=4659"},"modified":"2023-04-03T15:05:40","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T20:05:40","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-water-heater-a-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kohlerwalkinbath.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-water-heater-a-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Heater Buying Guide: Choose the Right One for Your Walk-In Tub"},"content":{"rendered":"<br \/>\n<b>Warning<\/b>:  Undefined variable $classes in <b>\/var\/www\/html\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/gucci\/library\/template-parts\/blocks\/section-content.php<\/b> on line <b>9<\/b><br \/>\n<section id=\"content-block_845c199b82890b4ab29765044a289c96\" class=\"section section--content  \">\n\t<div class=\"layout one-column\">\n    <div class=\"content main-content\">\n      <p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Water heaters are available in four different styles, and each one offers unique advantages for your home. To choose the right one, consider where you live and how many people are in your home. Read this post to learn about the most energy-efficient types of water heaters and the best type for your bathtub.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">What Types of Water Heaters Are Available for Your Tub?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">There are four main types of water heaters: <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Traditional Water Heaters<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/water-heating\/storage-water-heaters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">traditional water heater<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> includes a storage tank, heater, and thermostat to ensure that the water reaches the preferred temperature. The storage tank expands the overall water capacity for the heater. Traditional water heaters are less expensive but do not last as long as tankless water heaters. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Price: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/c\/cost_install_water_heater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">$1,500<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Lifespan: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/n\/how-to\/when-to-replace-a-water-heater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">8-12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Level of Maintenance: Due to tank, maintenance is normally more expensive<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">What Size Traditional Water Heater Do I Need for My Tub?\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Use the first-hour rating to calculate the size you need. The first-hour rating predicts how much hot water your heater can produce within one hour. For traditional water heaters, you can use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/0072-shopping-home-appliances-use-energyguide-label\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">EnergyGuide label<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> to find this information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Tankless Water Heaters<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/heat-and-cool\/water-heating\/tankless-or-demand-type-water-heaters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Tankless water heaters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> operate without a storage tank and are significantly more energy-efficient. Although tankless water heaters are typically more expensive, they tend to last longer and are easier to fix. Tankless water heaters have beneficial trade-offs that make them a viable option for many homes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Price: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/personal-finance\/cost-of-tankless-water-heater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">$3,000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> (including installation)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Lifespan: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/heat-and-cool\/water-heating\/tankless-or-demand-type-water-heaters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">20+ years<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Level of Maintenance: Regular maintenance, consult owner\u2019s manual for schedule<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">What Size Tankless Water Heater Do I Need for My Tub?\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">To calculate the size you need to purchase for a tankless water heater, answer these questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">How many devices will I use simultaneously?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">What are their flow rates?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">What are their combined flow rates?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">What is the temperature rise?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Am I using a gas or electric tankless water heater?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Solar Water Heaters<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.e-education.psu.edu\/egee102\/node\/2122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Solar water heaters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> work by transferring water from your roof\u2019s solar collector directly to your house. Since solar water heaters use renewable energy, they are sustainable and only use 20% of the fossil fuels that other types of water heaters use.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Price: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energysage.com\/clean-heating-cooling\/solar-hot-water\/costs-and-benefits-solar-hot-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">$9,000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> (without additional rebates or tax credits)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Lifespan: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/products\/water_heaters\/water_heater_solar\/benefits_savings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">20 years<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\">Level of Maintenance: Regular maintenance every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/solar-water-heating-system-maintenance-and-repair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3-5 years<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">What Size Solar Water Heater Do I Need for My Tub?\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">There are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/water-heating\/sizing-new-water-heater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">three sizes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> of solar water heaters: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Small &#8211; 50-60 gallons &#8211; 1-3 people.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Medium &#8211; less than 80 gallons &#8211; 3-4 people.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Large &#8211; more than 80 gallons &#8211; 5-6 people.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Heat Pump Water Heaters<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/water-heating\/heat-pump-water-heaters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Heat pump water heaters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> transfer heat to water through electricity. Since heat pump water systems convert the air in a room and use it to heat the water tank, they must live in rooms that are 40 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit year-round.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Price: $1,400<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Lifespan: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/n\/how-to\/when-to-replace-a-water-heater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">8-12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Level of Maintenance: Regular maintenance, check owner\u2019s manual to set a schedule<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">What Size Heat Pump Water Heater Do I Need for My Tub?\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">For both heat pump and storage tank water heaters, use the first-hour rating to choose the right size for your home. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Are Water Heaters Energy-Efficient?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Water heaters can be energy efficient when you choose the right type. According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.e-education.psu.edu\/egee102\/node\/2009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, heat-pump water heaters are the most energy-efficient type. Tankless water heaters are also an energy-efficient option if your home uses less than 41 gallons of water per day.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kohlerwalkinbath.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kohlerwalkinbath.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img-full-tub-aerial.jpg\" alt=\"KOHLER Walk-In Bath combination tub\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kohlerwalkinbath.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img-full-tub-aerial.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.kohlerwalkinbath.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/img-full-tub-aerial-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Which Water Heaters Are Best For Your Walk-In Tub?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">We recommend either a heat-pump water heater or tankless water heater for your walk-in tub. Both options are more energy-efficient and seem to offer better advantages than other water heaters. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">During your walk-in bath quote appointment, your sales representative will examine your home\u2019s water heater to ensure that it\u2019s sufficient for a walk-in bath. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Ready to schedule your free in-home quote appointment? Visit our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kohlerwalkinbath.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kohlerwalkinbath.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> today.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content secondary-column\">\n          <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<br \/>\n<b>Warning<\/b>:  Undefined variable $classes in <b>\/var\/www\/html\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/gucci\/library\/template-parts\/blocks\/section-content.php<\/b> on line <b>9<\/b><br \/>\n<section id=\"content-block_9215913e908346e9388b291a2952d39f\" class=\"section section--content  \">\n\t<div class=\"layout one-column\">\n    <div class=\"content main-content\">\n      <h2>Water Heater Comparison Chart<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be considering multiple factors in your water heater search, not least among them the cost. Review our clear, side-by-side comparison of pricing, lifespan, maintenance schedule, and the primary advantages to each type to help you determine which water heater may be best for your home and routine.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content secondary-column\">\n          <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--content core-table\"><div class=\"layout one-column\"><div class=\"content main-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Heater Type<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Price<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Lifespan<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Maintenance Cadence<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Primary Benefits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Traditional<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1,500<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8-12 years<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Annually<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">-Affordable to install and replace<br>-Easier to maintain and repair than other water heater types<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Tankless<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3,000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20+ years<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Annually<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">-Heats water on demand<br>-Saves on space and energy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Solar<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$9,000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 years<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Every 5 years<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">-Lowers your carbon footprint<br>-Limited maintenance required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Heat Pump<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$1,400<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8-12 years<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Every 6-12 months<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">-Highly energy-efficient<br>-Safe to use and environmentally-friendly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Water heaters are available in four different styles, and each one offers unique advantages for your home. 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