It should be .There will be low heat output and high energy cost. They may be acceptable in intermittently occupied buildings or as a back up only. There will be a prompt payback of the added cost of any other form of energy.

We have had good luck with the Polaris, but it does require competent installation. You should have a competent gas man do the work. This is not a good do it yourself project. Some people should have been given their money back instead of getting a new Polaris, because the problem is at the site.

Most water heaters are only in service for 2-3 hours per day and they often have enough capacity to do extra work. If the BTU heating output of the water heater is equal to or greater than the heating load, you can probably use it to heat as well. Look at the label on the heater for the BTU output.

This is one of those things that seems difficult, but is actually very easy. First you need a source of water; either hook up to the city water connection or fill the on board water tanks and turn on the pump. Now comes the hard part, just open the hot water faucet. The water entering from the water source you selected will displace the air in the HWH and begin to fill. At first air will be expelled from the faucet, then it will spurt water and finally a full stream of water.

Pitcher and faucet-mounted filters generally rely solely on activated carbon filtration. While activated carbon is very effective at removing a wide range of contaminants, the problem with this type of filters is that they contain a very small amount of activated carbon. Further, the time the water spends in contact with the carbon, particularly with faucet mounted units is too little to provide full absorption.

there are several manufacturers of hot water heaters (HWH), read and understand you owners manual. The first thing I want to say is when lighting the HWH it takes a LONG time holding down the pilot button to get gas flow all the way to the HWH. Turn the HWH gas valve knob to the "Pilot" position, then push this knob in. Gas will NOT flow unless you are holding this down. It is a safety thing. Wait at least 1 minute, usually 2 and gas will begin to flow. Now try to light it.

Several things could happen. First check the shower head volume if shower's are too quick. A new shower head puts out about 2.5 gallons a minute. Some older heads put out 5 gallons a minute. Working with the shower head would double shower length in this case. In some cases, the dip tube on the cold water inlet has broken or worn. When this happens, it creates a short loop for the water, water at the bottom half of the tank will not be used.

A sulfurous or rotten egg-like odor in the hot water is caused by bacteria growing in the water heater. This usually happens when the water heater is turned off while on vacation, when the hot water has not been used for a long time, or when the temperature setting on the heater is set too low. The bacteria in the water heater are not a health threat; however, they must be eliminated to stop the odor problem. The procedure for eliminating the bacteria is called heat disinfection.

Water heaters should be flushed at least once a year - twice a year is even better - to control the build-up of mineral deposits. This will help the water heater operate more fuel efficiently and will usually extend the life of the heater. Furthermore, the water heater will need to be flushed if the hot water becomes a yellow or brownish color due to an accumulation of rust or if you find sand-like mineral sediment in the hot water.

Although many components of water heaters are designed to be replaceable, the unit itself must be replaced if there is a leak, corrosion, a major malfunction, or if the unit itself is more than eight years old. A water heater corrodes a lot faster than other plumbing parts due to the fact that it is constantly kept at high temperatures, so it is best to check it every few months for any damage.

Manufacturers recommend setting water heaters at 120 degrees (F). This will prevent accidental scaldings.

A solar water heater uses the sun's energy to pre-heat household water before it enters the conventional gas (or electric) water heater. Because Southern California and Nevada have sunny weather almost year-round, a solar water heater can actually generate up to 90% of your annual water heating needs.

It’s yours. As a courtesy your plumber will take it to the curb for the trash man to pick. If you want he can put it anywhere in your home as it makes a great doorstop. Feel free to save and give to a neighbor.

Keep the area around your hot water heater free of clutter, boxes, rags, etc., to avoid possible fires. Most likely, the HSS professional who inspects your furnace can also inspect your water heater. He or she can give you suggestions on how to save money on your water bill, such as insulating your water heater or lowering the temperature.

Yes, the Titan tankless water heater is absolutely quiet during operation. The unit is electronically controlled, employing advanced microchip technology, so there are no noisy moving or mechanical parts.

When it is time to replace your water heater, call our office for information about purchasing an energy-efficient model. The water heater must be installed in our service territory. You can bring in the purchase invoice that lists the manufacturer and model number of the tank, and then fill out a short form. Within two weeks, you will receive a $60 rebate check. Flathead Electric has Rental Property Agreements available for property owners.

Calcium buildup is the common factor for this noisy problem. When super-cold water collides with super-hot water from the bottom of the water heater, an audible noise is produced, similar to that of water droplets into a hot greasy pan. Imagine your water heater as a teakettle with sediment buildup at the bottom. The water at the bottom of the teakettle is much hotter and as we learned in science class, heat rises.

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) says that water heaters installed in garage, or in a room that opens up to the garage and not mounted a minimum of 18-inches off the floor shall be listed as a recognized hazard. The reason for this is garages are commonly used for the storage of flammable and/or combustible liquids (gasoline, oil, kerosene, paint thinner, lacquer thinner, etc.).

Steaming out the gas tips while they are still mounted in the furnace seldom works. In most instances, the steam will follow the path of least resistance and will not remove the material that is blocking the plugged orifice. It is best to remove and disassemble the gas tips for cleaning.