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| A lot of factors go into choosing a hot water heater that is right
for you and your family, and the professionals at Service Oil Company
can help you choose the brand and type that meets your needs. If you
already know what size you want, why not take a look at our Equipment
Gallery or contact
us now for more information. |
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| Selecting
a New Water Heater |
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| In the United States, storage water heaters remain the most popular type for residential heating needs.
Service Oil Company offers a variey of conventional storage units with different fuel options. Sizes range
from 20 to 80 gallons. |
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| What
Size Do You Need? |
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| To determine the right size water heater
for your home you must figure out the peak demand that will be required
from your water heater. The table below lists typical amounts of water
for various uses. Decide what activities will occur simultaneously and
choose a water heater that can handle the required load. |
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Hot Water Consumption
Table |
| Activity |
Gallons per use |
| Shower or Bath |
10 to 20 gallons |
| Shave |
1 to 2 gallons |
| Hand/Face Wash |
1 to 4 gallons |
| Dish washing (hand) |
2 to 4 gallons |
| Dish washing (automatic) |
12 to 14 gallons |
| Food Preparation |
3 to 5 gallons |
| Clothes Washing |
10 to 32 gallons |
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| The hot water supplied by a storage type
water heater will begin dropping in temperature before the total water
in the heater is consumed due to the mixing of incoming cold water. |
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| Example: For a family of four the following activities
may occur: |
| >8:00 a.m. Adult takes shower and shaves
18 gallons used; > 8:15 a.m. Adult takes shower 15 gallons
used; > 8:30 Two children wash face/hands 3
gallons used; > 8:40 Breakfast food preparation 3 gallons
used. Total is 39 gallons, so to ensure enough hot water in the morning, choose
a water heater with a first hour rating of 40 gallons or more. |
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