Mac Plumbing is a locally-owned and family-operated company serving the residents of Warren, OH, and surrounding areas for over 35 years. All of our plumbers are fully licensed and bonded, so you can rest assured that when you call us, you will receive the best service available. We are proud to have been voted Best Plumber of the year for Mahoning Valley. We specialize in new home construction and other residential services. In addition to our residential clients, we also offer commercial repair plumbing services.
Energy Star uses an energy factor (EF) to rate the efficiency of each water heater. The EF is the ratio of hot water produced by the heater and the energy consumed by it over a 24-hour period.
One advantage of electric water heaters is that they cost less to than other types of units that burn fuel. In addition to being cheaper, they do not require venting.
What size capacity water heater would a four-person household likely require? Well, a household with 4 members requires a 40- to 50-gallon water heater to adequately supply enough hot water.
According to America's Energy Star program, you could save up to 20% on your water heating bill if you use a tankless model. In addition, many tankless water heaters qualify for federal tax rebates.
Do you know that about 25% of energy usage in a home comes from a water heater? Americans typically use between 80 and 120 gallons of hot water every day.