Water Heater Storage Tank Guide: Picking the Right Size and Type for Your Home
A storage water heater does something an instant heater cannot: it keeps a supply of hot water ready, so several taps can run at once. That makes it the usual choice for larger households, homes with a bathtub, or kitchens that need hot water as well as bathrooms. But a water heater storage tank that is too small runs out mid-shower, and one that is too large wastes energy keeping water hot that no one uses. This guide explains how to choose the right tank size and type, what the inner tank is made of, and how to keep a storage heater working well for years. When a Storage Tank Makes More Sense Than an Instant Heater Instant heaters suit single bathrooms well, but they are designed to heat water for one outlet at a time. A storage tank is often the better option when: • Two or more showers are likely to run at the same time, for example during the morning rush • ...