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Not a lot of people can survive without a water heater. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, water heating consumes about 20% of energy costs of households. If you are planning to replace your water heater, it would be wise to invest on a unit that has new features you can benefit from.

Here are some of the new water heater features you should check out:

Improved Energy Efficiency

Pursue the new energy standard directed by the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act, all water heaters manufactured after April 16, 2015 must conform to the increased 3 to 30 percent greater energy efficiency. Whether you prefer an electric, gas, propane or residential water heater, you can expect reduced energy bills from water heaters.

Digital Displays

Monitoring water levels and customizing your system’s operations are now easier with digital displays. Through this feature you can see the tank temperature, pressure readings and other information. Some models even have a vacation mode, which gives you extra energy efficiency when you are away from home.

Anti-Scale Device

Water, because of the elements it contains, can be hard. A lot of brands feature anti-scale devices that work to lessen the sediment buildup, which can harm your water heater. By choosing a unit with an anti-scale device, you are lengthening the lifespan of your water heater.

Tankless Water Heater

With the new tankless design, you can eliminate the expenses from constant heating up of water in a tank. A tankless water heater does not store hot water but enables an on-demand heating of water. For your part, it means heating an accurate amount of hot warm water that you need thereby reducing energy costs. It will also allow you to save space and do away with the bulky tank that accompanies old water heater models.

New models of tankless water heater are injected with improvements such as self-modulating technology, automatic advanced flow control mechanism and digital temperature control.

Smart Water Heater

The so-called smart water heaters are electric heaters that are grid-connected. This kind of water heater has the capacity to turn on when the pull on the grid is lowest or during non-peak hours. Aside from the utility savings it affords, it also gives eco-friendly individuals a reason to celebrate. Smart water heaters are programmable to switch on only when there are available renewable power resources.

Wi-Fi Capabilities

Some electric water heaters now support Wi-Fi capabilities, which allow the user to remotely control the water temperature. One of its amazing features is that you can set the schedule and make warm water available only when you need it. It can also notify you whenever you are low on warm water.

Dry Fire Protection

Electric water heaters may be equipped with this feature. It enables the water heater to sense once the storage tank is full and prevents the upper element from burning out. Once it senses no water around it the unit will automatically shut off heat.

With state of the art features available this year, making the smart purchase of water heater is extremely easy.

Written by APM Construction Services, a construction and home maintenance company that is the best choice for heating and cooling in Columbia, MO.