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Water Heater

Use this handy guide to choosing the right size water heater. Enter the answers in the boxes, then total them up.

Number of people in household	________
Number of tubs and/or showers	________
Add 1 for a dishwasher	________
Add 1 for a washing machine	________
Add 1 for a whirlpool tub	________
Miscellaneous additions*	________

TOTAL	________

*Other things to consider:

If children are entering their teen years, you may want to add 1 to miscellaneous additions.
If you want a more efficient water heater, consider an upgrade to a high-efficiency heater.
If you find yourself running out of hot water, add 1 to miscellaneous additions or upgrade to a quick-recovery and/or high-efficiency water heater.
If there is a whirlpool tub, use a 50-gal. or higher gas or electric heater as a minimum.

After totalling the boxes, use the following chart to determine the size of water heater necessary.