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It's because "hot-water" is a compound adjective, modifying "heater". It's not for heating water, it's for heating a house with hot water. There are many types of heaters that heat water, but only a hot-water heater is used for providing heated water for domestic use. A hydronic boiler also heats water, but it's only for use in radiators.
The name "Hot Water Heater" is completely wrong for any use. There is no need to heat hot water. IT has always been "water heater". The term hot water heater has just been used for years because people don't realize the difference. It has always been WATER HEATER.
The first answer is jibberish and makes no practical sense at all.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe term "water heater" is non-specific, but may imply a domestic hot-water heater, when read in context. A "hot-water heater" is specifically meant for heating water for domestic use. A hydronic boiler is also a water heater, but the water is only used for heating the radiators or for heating a hot-water heater, but the hot water of the boiler is not released for domestic use.
Depends as there is a water heater and then a booster which increases the temperature for mostly commerical applicatons thus your heating the hot water to a higher temperature and some call this a hot water heater instead of a temperature boosterWiki User
∙ 13y agoIt is just a water heater. People just say hot water heater without thinking.
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∙ 10y agoA water heater, a hot water tank, a geyser, a boiler.
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What is really called a water heater or hot water heater?
It's called water heater. There isn't a reason to heat hot water
Why do some have hot water?
Hot water in homes is produced by a device called a water heater. A water heater can be compared to a pot of boiling water. The enclosure keeps water hot throughout the day so that when the faucet is turned on, there will be an immediate flow of hot water. The people who have hot water have invested in a water heater.
Why is a hot water heater called a hot water heater?
It is called this as it heats up or brings up the temperature of cold water to hot. In other words, it is producing hot water by heating it. Some people incorrectly believe it is redundant to refer to "hot water" and "heater", but there are many other types of heaters, so the distinction of one creating hot water is entirely proper.
What is the point of using a hot water heater?
It is a water heater, not a hot water heater. There would be little point in using a hot water heater. I assume that is your point.
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Why does kitchen sink only have cold water?
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