Increasing the amount of water pressure in your plumbing system will only require the plumber to install a new hot water heater. This will in most cases only require a few plumbing changes, however depending upon your plumbing system that can be expensive both in time and money. There have been articles written to advise on the best water combinations to use. So you can assess the cost in time and cost until you find water delivery that fits both your needs and your wallet.
What Is the Difference Between the Old Water Heater and the New One?
The newer model of water heater has replaced the original water heater with a new one. Part of the reason for this is the colder temperatures of water inside of the home. Typically a family of four uses 50 gallons of hot water a day. The water temperature will go up to about 85 degrees using at least 60 bar pressure.
The use of gas to run a heater has made a great improvement in heating water and also the amount of energy it takes to heat our home. The newer gas heating units will operate about 75 percent more efficiently which only means that you can expect your gas costs when using this type of system to be about half of your previous usage.
The average family of four can save up to 15% in water heating costs with this type of system. One good thing is that you don’t have to be concerned about freezing or hot water systems when using gas. One of the downsides is your gas unit can be more expensive to maintain. Though it can be done yourself depending on your own personal skill level purchasing a gas maintenance check will cost a good amount of money. Another downside is when the power goes out for your street you are without hot water.
If you are common sense and have the tools to complete a check-up yourself you can save a lot of money allowing you to be more frugal. Also, there is relief in not having to worry about your gas system malfunctioning.
Usually, they will recommend that your system be checked and serviced annually. Many Gas company offers classes to teach plumbing and how to troubleshoot your water heater yourself. Your Gas company workers that do checks will usually give you a little free equipment to try at their place and will give you advice on maintaining yours, as well.
The bottom line is treating your water heater like it is a major appliance that needs attention from time to time. As long as it is working effectively you need to continue to make sure that a yearly check-up is completed. Pressurized water has been known to create build-up in valves to the appliance to reduce the number of amounts of heat given off.
By not allowing your appliance to run too hot it will not only continue to provide you with water to have instant hot water for your home but you will also spend less money to heat your water which will definitely cost you less money. Just imagine, another little expense going toward your hot water!