With the colder fall and winter months rolling in, advice from the most highly recommended Vancouver plumbers and HVAC specialists is needed to keep homeowners ready.
(prHWY.com) October 25, 2012 - Vancouver, Canada -- Vancouver, British Columbia (September 20, 2012) - Milani Plumbing, Drainage & Heating is offering homeowners throughout their service area expert advice on water heater size. With the colder fall and winter months rolling in, advice from the most highly recommended Vancouver plumbers and HVAC specialists is needed to keep homeowners ready.
For homeowners replacing their old water heaters, fall presents one last opportunity to prepare for winter. One challenge many homeowners encounter is figuring out what water heater size is appropriate. A poor choice can result in an insufficient supply of hot water for the household.
Milani Plumbing, Drainage & Heating offers homeowners three tips on determining water heater size. The first thing to consider is household habits - that is, how much hot water everyone plans to use. Things to factor in include how many bathe during the morning rush or at night, how often a washing machine or dishwater is used, and more.
The contractor also advises homeowners to calculate how many gallons of hot water are used during peak demand periods. This can be estimated by adding the number of people showering or bathing during peak time and multiplying that by the number of gallons used per shower or bath. The amount of hot water used in a dishwasher or washing machine should also be added.
Finally, Milani urges homeowners to figure out whether a tank-type or tankless water heater would fit their needs best. The main criterion for tank-type water heaters is storage capacity, while that for tankless or on-demand units is the flow rate of water.
For more advice on water heaters, contact the Vancouver plumbers and HVAC experts at Milani online today.
About Milani Plumbing, Drainage & Heating
Since 1956, Milani has been providing drainage, heating, and plumbing services in Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. They provide installation, maintenance, and repair services for HVAC and plumbing systems in more than 30 towns and cities. Their service area includes Vancouver, Surrey, Richmond, North Vancouver, and Burnaby. Visit them online at
www.Milani.ca for more information.
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