Gas water heater and all its features

The basis of a comfortable life for a modern person is a cozy home environment and high-quality household equipment. And if you were thinking about organizing an autonomous hot water supply, a reliable gas water heater will definitely help you with this. In this article we will tell you how to choose the right water heating equipment for your apartment.

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Features of geysers

The selection and purchase of water heating equipment is a very responsible decision, so you should understand why the devices are very popular for arranging both private houses and apartments.

The main advantages that a gas water heater gives consumers are as follows:

• aesthetically attractive appearance;
• simplicity in operation;
• durability and safety of use.

Important! Geysers are in no way inferior in performance to electric boilers and at the same time have acceptable dimensions, which is very convenient for apartments with a small area. Thanks to modern technologies used in the production of this equipment, the devices are characterized by a high level of reliability, performance and efficiency with appropriate safety. Read more about this on our portal in a separate review. “A boiler or gas boiler - which is better?”.

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How to choose a geyser?

If you are considering the question of how to choose a gas water heater for your apartment and provide yourself with hot water, then before buying, be sure to pay attention to the following characteristics of the equipment.

Important! If you are doing repairs and are looking for a heater for installation in a small kitchen, then our tips from the review will help you. "Kitchen Design in Khrushchev with a gas column".

Ignition Method

Modern technologies have completely eliminated the need to set fire to the wick of a heating device with the help of matches, because switching on occurs automatically through the use of electricity. As soon as you open the faucet and water starts to flow from it, the burner of the water heating equipment is also set on fire.

Today, there are several basic ways to generate sparks:

• due to the mounted piezoelectric element;
• due to the charge of batteries or rechargeable batteries;
• due to the connection to the mains.

Important! There is also the possibility of using an electric generator, which is patented by Bosh and begins its work through the movement of water. A special small turbine is installed in the water supply pipe.

The ignition system for the future speaker is selected in accordance with the conditions in your apartment. For example, if at the proposed installation site there is free access to a centralized electrical network, then it would be logical to give preference to a model with a direct connection to it. In our special review you will find a detailed algorithm gas column installation. 

Power

One of the most important purchase criteria is the power of the equipment, which determines the ability of the device to heat a certain amount of water. Therefore, the choice of a geyser focuses, first of all, on how many water supply points and how much you need to provide your family.

There are three main varieties of columns in accordance with their power:

• low - 17-19 kilowatts, which will provide hot water to a small apartment where 1-2 people live;
• average - 22-24 kilowatts optimal for families of 3-4 people who live in an average-sized apartment;
• high - 28-31 kilowatts, is the most practical option for providing water heating in private homes and cottages of large area.

Important! To choose the right geyser of the required power, you should consider factors such as:

• individual needs of each consumer;
• the number of points of the water intake - taps, bathtubs, washstands and showers.

However, you should choose a unit of optimal power, because the cost of equipment largely depends on this indicator, and a small family in a small apartment will have a high capacity of a water heater.

Burner type

An important role in choosing a gas column is played by the type of burner, which can be of two varieties:

• With constant power - a rather inconvenient option, due to the inconsistency of the water pressure in the room and the need for regular manual adjustment. This makes ensuring the optimal temperature regime of water a rather problematic and time-consuming process.
• With modulating power - used in most modern models. This type of burner automatically adjusts to changes in water pressure and maintains the originally set heating level.

Security

The safety of gas equipment also deserves great attention. Most modern speakers have a multi-level security system that will automatically turn off the flame in the absence of traction or its execution in the opposite direction.

Important! Take care of gas expended, choose a gas meter in the apartment.

Also, special attention should be paid to the presence of a hydraulic check valve, which will protect your device from overheating.

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Rating of the most famous manufacturers

An important role in choosing a gas column is played by the production company, which carries out its development and manufacture. Experts recommend giving preference to equipment of well-known brands that have been presenting their products to world markets for a long time, and at the same time have an excellent reputation among consumers.

The rating of geysers for reliability and quality is headed by devices from the following manufacturing companies:

• Ariston - products from this brand have the optimal ratio of Italian quality and affordable cost. Units of this brand have components and joints made of composite materials that ensure their long-term operation, resistance to corrosion.
• Vaillant - products from a German manufacturing company, which have unpretentiousness in operation, as well as a high level of performance. The design includes a copper heat exchanger of high reliability, which will create a minimum amount of trouble for the consumer.
• Beretta - Italian water heating equipment, characterized by aesthetically attractive appearance, ease of use, high quality and a wide variety of models.
• Termaxi - gas water heaters from a Chinese manufacturing company, which are famous for their high quality products at an affordable cost. All of them are equipped with modulation burner types, have high performance.
• Electrolux - equipment with low noise and few nozzles. All geysers from this manufacturer have a high level of performance and a well-designed security system that monitors the correct operation of all embedded systems and sensors.
• Junkers is a trademark of gas water heating units from the world famous Bosch company. The equipment has a high level of quality and is able to satisfy the desires, needs of the most biased consumers.

For a detailed description of the best models of this technology, look in our next article. "Rating of geysers".

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In this article we shared with you the most practical tips and tricks for choosing a high-quality and reliable gas water heater for a private house or apartment. Therefore, we sincerely hope that you can enjoy the warm water from the tap and improve the living conditions of your own life.