When selecting a water heater, the size of your family in your home, the utilities in your area and the space available for your water heater all play a role.
Storage tank water heaters are the most common type of water heater in the Las Vegas area. Here is a reference table to use when selecting a water heater for your Las Vegas home.
Las Vegas Water Heater Size/Capacity Reference:
| People | Gallons |
| 2 | 30-40 |
| 3 | 40 |
| 4 | 40-50 |
| 5 or more | 50-80 |
Storage tank water heaters are the most common type and are usually the right choice for a Las Vegas family home. These units have an insulated tank where water is heated and stored until it is needed. They are available in electric, liquid propane (LP) and natural gas models. Natural gas and LP water heaters use less energy and are less expensive to operate than electric models of comparable sizes. Also remember, Las Vegas Hot Water replacement and repair expert Earl Unruh buys in bulk and passes the savings on to you!
* Storage tank water heaters are designated by the amount of water they hold, in gallons. Tank size is one of the major considerations when purchasing one of these water heaters. If you intend to use a storage tank water heater, use our chart as a guide to finding the size you need.
* Another consideration for storage tank water heaters is recovery rate — the number of gallons of water they can heat in an hour. The greater your demand for hot water, the higher recovery rate you need.
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