Gas water heater: how to use it to the fullest

The gas water heater is certainly the most common domestic water heating method in homes: hot water is produced instantaneously and, if correctly sized, it is able to meet the needs of the entire family.

Operation of the gas water heater

The functioning of the gas water heater, or water heater, is very similar to that of a gas boiler: the difference lies in the fact that the water heater is dedicated solely to the production of domestic hot water and is in no way involved in the heating system. home heating.

Like boilers, gas water heaters are also equipped with a burner powered by fossil fuels such as methane or LPG.

A gas water heater consists of three main components:

- Modulating gas group which is activated when the water tap is opened and puts the gas valve into operation by effect of the water pressure.

- Burner with low polluting emissions which activates combustion

- Exchanger that allows the transfer of heat to heat domestic hot water.

Most of the gas water heaters on the market are of the instantaneous type, i.e. they provide for the immediate heating of the water by activating when the tap is opened and turning off when it is closed, but there are also some with accumulation, i.e. equipped with a tank capable of store the heated water and keep it at a pre-set temperature.

Tips for using a gas water heater

Installation must necessarily be performed by a qualified professional as it requires connection to both the water and gas networks in compliance with current regulations.

To ensure the maintenance of high operating standards, the water heater must be subjected, like the boilers, to periodic maintenance and cleaning in order to guarantee maximum efficiency of the system.

It is also important, to ensure good operation, to set the temperature of the gas water heater correctly, always taking into account the outside temperatures and the season together with the actual water requirement in the home.

It is advisable to adjust the thermostat around 45-50 degrees centigrade to have an optimal temperature and reduce energy consumption as much as possible.

Furthermore, gas water heaters can be indoor or outdoor: if you need assistance to replace your water heater or to install a new gas water heater in your domestic system, write to ordini@acquaclick.com to get some information and suggestion on which model to choose.

Discover on Acquaclick the range of gas water heaters from the best brands on the market: Ariston, Immergas, Bosch, Vaillant.