This is an easy one. The size of your household is the first thing to consider when determining how big a hot water storage tank you need. Plain and simple, the more people in your house, the more hot water you use.
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Water
Tank Size
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Number
of Bathrooms
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People
in Household
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Light
Use
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Moderate
Use
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Heavy
Use
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1
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1-2
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40
Gals.
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40
Gals.
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40
Gals.
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1.5
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3-4
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40
Gals.
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50
Gals.
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50
Gals.
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2.5
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5-6
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50
Gals.
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80
Gals.
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80
Gals.
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3+
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6
+
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80
Gals.
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120
Gals.
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120
Gals.
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* Choose the next size larger for
controlled electric Rates (8 hours or less off)
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Many experts say to skip the small 30-gallon tanks (unless space savings are an important consideration), because a 40-gallon or even a 50-gallon tank heats with nearly the same efficiency. Other factors affecting proper tank size include:
- Teenagers - notoriously extravagant hot water users
- House size - more hot water wasted in long pipe runs
- Home schedules - most families use most of their hot water at specific times
- Growing families - consider your future hot water needs
One obvious point to remember: If you're running out of hot water now, you need to upgrade to a larger tank if the elements and thermostats check out fine! Changing water heaters? Call us before you switch at 1-800-762-7861
SmartEnergy
Water Heating Services, Inc
77 Grove Street
Rutland, Vermont 05701
Phone: 800-762-7861 Fax: 802-747-2191
E-mail: CustomerService@SmartHotWater.com
77 Grove Street
Rutland, Vermont 05701
Phone: 800-762-7861 Fax: 802-747-2191
E-mail: CustomerService@SmartHotWater.com