We know the feeling. Getting ready to have a hot shower and then get the dishes done before going to bed only to realize the horror no hot water because of yet another power outage! This does not need to be the case; with a gas geyser you always have hot water when you need it without the need of electricity.
Not only that gas is efficient and less expensive than electricity. Let us do a deep dive into why a gas geyser will the best choice for your home.
Instant Hot Water When You Need It!
The single biggest advantage of a LP gas geyser is the instant hot water it provides. With electric geysers you often need to wait hours for the water inside to heat up. Gas geysers are near instantaneous. As soon as the tap is opened the sensor in the geyser detects the flowing water it starts the burner which heats the water, and there you go glorious hot water ready for cleaning dishes or yourself.
Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings
Because Gas geysers do not have a tank of water it needs to heat up and just heat the water flowing through it means there is no need for it to be on longer than when it is in use. Compared to an electric geyser which must be on pretty much all the time and then you also have the problem of the municipality switching it of during peak times makes a gas geyser a no brainer.
We have not even mentioned the price of electricity that has surged during the last couple of years. This means huge savings for you and extra money at the end of the day to spend on other things.
Reliable During Power Outages
Power outages is no match for your gas geyser as it will happily heat your water no matter what Eskom or the Municipality throws at you. This gives you a great deal of self-reliance. If you have a couple of extra cylinders, you can have hot water for months.
Long-Term Durability
Gas geysers are built to last, often having longer lifespans than electric heaters. Because they don’t constantly heat and reheat a tank of water, there’s less wear and tear on the system. With proper maintenance, a gas geyser can provide reliable service for 15-20 years in many cases.
Environmentally Friendly
Gas geysers are more environmentally friendly compared to traditional electric geysers. Using gas, which is a cleaner fuel, these geysers reduce the carbon footprint of your home. Plus, because they work on an on-demand basis, they avoid unnecessary energy usage.
Space Saving Design
Electric geysers have the massive drawback of being bulky and hugely unsightly. This is another area where gas geysers shine. They are small form and are installed outside and they look good as well. You can even install some inside, but they do need a flue that vents outside for safety.
Lower installation costs
You pay less for installation as there is less piping that needs to be installed. This also means less labour costs. Plus, with professional installation by a trusted provider like True Clean, you can be sure that your system will be installed safely and efficiently.
Long-Term Durability
Gas geysers are built to last, often having longer lifespans than electric heaters. Because they don’t constantly heat and reheat a tank of water, there’s less wear and tear on the system. With proper maintenance, a gas geyser can provide reliable service for 15-20 years in many cases.
Now that you have all the facts about gas geysers you can make that educated choice of staying with electric or switching to a gas geyser. Any more questions you can give us a call or send us a message. See our contact page.