We are planing to replace water heater what will be more energy saver and good for enviroment GAS or ELECTRIC?

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We are planing to replace water heater what will be more energy saver and good for enviroment GAS or ELECTRIC?

Answer 1

Depends. If you can replace your water heater with a tankless system - I suggest gas (lp or propane). If you have to replace with a tank style heater - I suggest the most energy efficient one you can afford. Or you could convert to solar powered water heater, but that is a whole different subject.gl

Answer 2

Neither are good for our environment. Have you heard about solar energy.Electricity from hydroelectric dams is alright but only if you can find a fast flowing river.

Answer 3

where do you live? i worked in a place where we got 110 degree water from the sun. I will tell you how to save money if you want? i want to save you money.

Answer 4

Get a solar heater a tank less electric for when the sun don't shine

Answer 5

Why not use a solar water heater on the roof? No big gas OR electric bills!

If you MUST, replace the tank with a tankless system. It's more efficient regardless of how it's fuelled.

Answer 6

Get a waterless gas ,that way you don't heat a big tank for nothing.

Answer 7

Electric

Answer 8

In the northeast, gas is the cheaper alternative and is more efficient for a water heater. It isn't clear if that will change over time as more people use gas.  If you have a hot water heating system it is most efficient to make the hot water tank integral to the that system as opposed to separate.

Answer 9

Gas will get scarcer and scarcer.  Electricity can come from a number of passive sources like wind and water .  Electricity might cost more now but in the future it will seem like a cheap investment.  I would recommend a tankless heater