CONVENTIONAL HOT WATER HEATERS
At Better Water Heaters, quality comes first. That in mind, not all water heaters are created equal. That is why we carry a complete line of Bradford White hot water heaters. Our experience in the water heater business has put Bradford White to the test and Bradford White delivers time and tiome again. Bradford White is one of the most technologically advanced manufacturers of water heating, space heating, combination heating and water storage products in the world.
We like them because:
- They are quality made in America.
- They have a long tank life.
- They have a sealed burner with Advanced ScreenLok® Technology.
- They have a re-settable thermal switch, for safety.
- They have a brass drain valve, we hate plastic valves!
- They are self cleaning (using a pantented Hyrdrojet dip tube).
- They produce a lot of hot water.
- 40 gallon recovery rate= 75 gph.
- 50 gallon recovery rate- 86 gph.
- They are quite energy efficient. (+ .59-.62 energy factor depending on model)
How They Work
A single-family storage water heater offers a ready reservoir from 20 to 80 gallons of hot water. It operates by releasing hot water from the top of the tank when you turn on the hot water tap. To replace that hot water, cold water enters the bottom of the tank, ensuring that the tank is always full.
Conventional storage water heater fuel sources include natural gas, propane, fuel oil, and electricity. Natural gas and propane water heaters basically operate the same. A gas burner under the tank heats the water. A thermostat opens the gas valve as the water temperature falls. The valve closes when the temperature rises to the thermostat's set point. Oil-fired water heaters operate similarly, but they have power burners that mix oil and air in a vaporizing mist, ignited by an electric spark. Electric water heaters have one or two electric elements, each with its own thermostat. With two electric elements, a standby element at the bottom of the tank maintains the minimum thermostat setting while the upper demand element provides hot water recovery when demand heightens.
Call us today at 408.250.6672 for more information, or to schedule a free estimate.
