Updated date: April 3, 2024
At Precision Heating & Air, we’re proud to serve the local community with our heating and cooling services. We install, service, and repair a variety of models, including conventional, hybrid, and tankless water heaters.
Use this handy guide from our expert contractors to determine the size of your water heater.
How to Determine the Size of your Hot Water Heater
Use these step-by-step instructions to calculate the size of your water heater.
Find the Gallon Capacity
The first step to determining the size is to look for the sticker on the side of your water heater. This will typically have the gallon capacity listed.
Measure It Out
Next, measure the height from the base to the top, as well as the diameter. Measuring the water heater from the floor to the ceiling is also helpful to see how much space it takes up.
What Size Hot Water Heater Do I Need?
We recommend a small storage tank (50-60 gallons) for one to two people. A medium storage tank (80 gallons) usually works well for three to four people. Lastly, if you have four to six people, you’ll want to invest in a large tank. This, of course, is a general rule. A family of five can survive very well on a thirty-gallon water heater if they space out their needs.
Contact Precision Heating & Air for Hot Water Heater Installation
If you need a new hot water heater for your home in the Atlanta Metro area, contact the professionals at Precision Heating & Air. Our team will inspect your current system and make recommendations so you can have a system that operates efficiently, saving water, energy, and money.
Our team has been servicing and repairing water heaters since 1985. Contact us by calling (770) 758-4552 or by filling out our online contact form.
