A water heater is necessary because the majority of water entering a household is cold or cool depending on the temperature of the season. The water heater is responsible for having water warm enough to shower, bathe, wash dishes, wash your clothes, etc.
is generally cylindrical in shape and they are usually stored in a basement or a laundry room. There are some newer styles of water heaters that are a “water on demand” style, but the older models are still very popular due to their reliability. The cylindrical model is the most common water heater used in the U.S.
In the most basic of descriptions, a water heater is a drum tank filled with water that has a heating mechanism inside. The heating mechanism is usually located on the bottom. Water heaters use the basic “heat rises” principle to give a simple way of providing hot water with minimal complexities. Due to its basic appearance and simple general description, people don’t think of water heaters as a smart invention. If we take a look on the inside, a plumber reminds us that it is actually one of the most ingenious designs of any household fixture or appliance in most households.
