Portland’s Water Heater

The difference between Portland’s Water Heater:  Gas vs. Electric

Although gas rates have risen dramatically, it is still less expensive to heat water with gas than with electricity. Also, installing an electric water heater would require new electrical circuits. You would have to hire an All Pro plumber to install the water heater and than an electrician for the wiring, unless you already have a set-up for an electric Portland’s Water Heater.

Now, lets look at the efficiency of gas vs electric Portland’s Water Heater.  You can do so by looking at the EFs (energy factors). This is a number between zero and one and it relates to how much of each energy dollar results in heated water from the water heater tank. A higher EF indicates higher efficiency and lower utility bills.

Here are several other Portland’s Water Heater comparisons:

Gas

• Requires a slightly larger up-front investment
• Must be vented outdoors for safety
• Units with sealed combustion or power venting increase safety
• Usually cost less to operate
• Not affected by power outages (tank-style only)
• The utility cost of gas is overall cheaper

Electric

• Easy to maintain
• Requires no combustibles or venting
• Heats water quickly
• Offer high energy factor ratings

No matter which Portland’s Water Heater you decide to go with, here at All Pro Plumbing we carry, gas, electric and tankless water heaters.  Also, we can provide you with a flat upfront rate for the water heater, installation, and removal of the old unit.  If you have any questions or concerns about Portland’s Water Heater, please give our fun and friendly staff a call at (503) 579-5555.