What is the difference?
Electric Water Heaters
Use electricity to produce heat often through resistive heat (although hybrid heat pump water heaters exist).
Pros
Can cost less to install
No Venting needed
Cons
Recovery time is double gas equivalents (2hr vs 1hr)
220V required (wiring)
Higher cost of energy compared to a gas water heater
Gas Water Heaters
Use natural gas or propane to produce heat.
Pros
Recovery time is half electric equivalents (1hr vs 2hr)
No electricity required (if atmospheric vent)
Lower cost of energy compared to an electric water heater
Cons
Power vents cost more to install (more upfront), longer financial break even
Require running gas line if doesn’t already exist
Venting needed (Either PVC or Lined Chimney depending on type)
Liberty HVAC Rentals wants you to have flexibility when it comes to choosing the right heating source for you!