As one of the largest home improvement stores in the world, Home Depot offers everything you’ll need to install a new or replacement water heater in your home or repair an existing one. There’s a wide range of Home Depot water heaters for commercial and residential use, whether you’re looking for an electric or gas unit, tankless or not.
Below are some tips when shopping at Home Depot for water heaters.
Buying a Replacement
Is it time to replace your water heater? You may be tempted to go for a bigger unit, but up-sizing is not always the solution when it comes to water heaters. The important thing is to find the correct size that is appropriate for your home’s water heating needs.
Regardless of whether you’re using a gas-, electric-, or liquid propane-fueled water heater, Home Depot recommends a 30-gallon tank for 1 to 2 people, a 40-gallon tank for 2 to 4 people, a 50-gallon tank for a household of 5, and an 80-gallon tank for more than 5 people.
Comparing Home Depot Water Heater Types
Tank gas and tank electric water heaters cost the least in installation, with the least venting requirements. However, they cost more to operate — around $260-$300 for gas and $490-$500 for electric units.
On the other hand, you will shell out more money to install tankless gas water heaters and hybrid electric water heaters. They would have medium-high venting requirements, but their annual energy costs are significantly lower at only $220-230.
In terms of performance capability, tank water heaters can deliver an average of 3 showers during the first hour of use, while a tankless, gas-fueled water heater can deliver unlimited showers.
Top Rated Home Depot Waters
A few of the currently top-rated water heaters sold at Home Depot include:
– Marathon Lifetime Electric Water Heater 4500 Watt (85-Gallon Tall)
– Marathon Lifetime Electric Water Heater 4500 Watt (50-Gallon Short)
– Stiebel Eltron Tempra Whole House Tankless Electric Water Heater (24.0 kW)
– Stiebel Eltron Tempra Whole House Tankless Electric Water Heaters (24 Plus and 36 Plus models)
Need Professional Help with Your Water Heater?
When you buy your water heater from Home Depot, they may be able to install the unit in your home on the same day. For any other help you need with your water heater, you can rely on Seva Call to find the right professional plumber to service your unit. Contact us now, and you’ll be speaking to up to three local plumbers in no time!
