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Gas water heaters CAN be more dangerous than electric ones if they are allowed to fall into disrepair. If you keep your water heater maintained, then they are just as safe as their electric counterparts.
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Are gas water heaters better than electric?
Gas water heaters are better than electric water heaters. Although they are not exactly or completely environmentally healthy, they do save you a lot more money and heat up much better.
Which are more economical, gas or electric water heaters?
Gas heaters can be more economical. If there is a high supply of gas in the area it would have cheaper prices. Electric can be cheaper in other areas though.
Are propane heaters better than electric heaters?
Oil much hotter flame and does NOT explode Propane is cleaner and is not considered toxic waste like an oil spillage Propane pockets thus it is a lot more dangerous Oil more moving parts (Burner motor ,filters etc)
Where can one look for different electric baseboard heaters?
I am renewing my heater system because it is old. Where can I get more information on electric baseboard heaters?
Do tankless water heaters cost more than normal water heaters?
Yes, the tankless water heaters do cost more than the normal water heaters because tankless water heaters are designed to supply hot water only when needed unlike normal ones.
Where can I find information about electric water heater?
Electric water heaters are big towers that hook up usually in basements and they just allow you to have warm water. You can usually find more information by doing by searching online.
What are the benefits of quartz heaters over ordinary electric heaters?
Quartz Heaters are unique in a number of ways. Most notably, the design of these heaters is such that it is more efficient than ordinary heaters. This allows it to deliver more heat for less cost.
Are oil space heaters better than electric heaters?
An oil filled electric space heater produces a more "even" heating without the hotspots that standard electric space heaters can produce. Also it is not possible for something poked into the oil filled electric space heater to touch the electrical heating element wires as is possible in standard electric space heaters (which would shock you).
Do electric heaters have side effects?
Yes. Electric heater or any heater reduces the humidity of the room. Reduced humidity for long time reduces the water content of body. Room heaters that burn fuel in a locked room also consume more oxygen. And, it may lead to oxygen insufficiency for human breathing. This does not apply to electric heaters.
Is a electrical or natural gas heater for my home more efficient?
Gas heaters are much more efficient. Electric resistance heaters are, by nature, hideously inefficient.
Where can one find more information about electric fan heaters?
Information on electric fan heaters can be found at Wikipedia, as well as at a number of sites which sell them including Canadian Tire, Dyson Canada, and Amazon.
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin which is more common, electric water heaters or gas-powered ones?
In Milwaukee the most common water heater is one powered by natural gas. This is also known as a tank water heater.
