When an electric water heater begins to produce lukewarm water, replacing it is an obvious choice. The simplest solution is to replace it with a new electric unit that will be more efficient and consume less energy than the old one. While a home improvement like decorating is more enjoyable and visible, an electric water heater is a necessity. A good place to start is Energy Saver, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) consumer resource on saving energy at https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/energy-saver.
The best choice is a replacement that satisfies your hot water needs and uses as little energy as possible. The size is determined by the number of gallons of water; for example, a 50-gallon unit is suggested for a household of three to five members. Read product reviews and details of warranties. The easiest swap is replacing an old unit with the same size as the new unit. You have the choice of a lowboy or traditional style. The old unit’s location may be difficult to service and make it a challenge to remove and cumbersome to handle….