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Does a tankless gas water heater still work with no electricity during a power outage?
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Tankless gas water heaters provide “endless hot water” and are energy efficient, but you will not have hot water during a power outage because the circuit board that controls its on/off cycles and the spark igniter require 120-volt household electricity. The humble and old-fashioned tank gas water heater that requires no electricity, on the other hand, will let you take a hot shower during a power outage if you have municipal water service.
While this is one advantage that it has over a tankless unit, there are multiple other pros and cons of each type of water heater.
Also, see our blog posts What is the minimum clearance to doors and windows for an outdoor tankless gas water heater? and Where are gas water heaters not allowed to be installed?
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Here’s links to a collection of more blog posts about WATER HEATERS:
• Are water heaters required to be raised off the floor?
• What is the difference between a single element and dual element electric water heater?
• What is an FVIR water heater?
• What's that powdery crust on the pipe connections at the water heater?
• What are the most common installation mistakes with water heater replacement?
• Why is my water heater making strange (rumbling, gurgling, knocking or banging) noises?
• What is the difference between a regular water heater and a power vent water heater?
• What is backdrafting at a gas water heater?
• How do I determine if a water heater is gas or electric?
• What does it mean when a gas appliance (water heater, furnace, or range) has been "red tagged"?
• What's the valve with the flip-up handle on the water heater for?
• Why is an older water heater an insurance problem?
Visit our WATER HEATERS page for other related blog posts on this subject, or go to the INDEX for a complete listing of all our articles.
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