What is the power factor of water heater?
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What is the power factor of water heater?
What’s a good water heater energy factor? Gas-powered water heaters typically have an energy factor between 0.5 and 0.7. One good way to determine whether or not a water heater is energy-efficient is to look for the Energy Star label.
How long do Kenmore water heaters last?
A tank style water heater can last up to 12 years. There’s a good chance that it’s time to replace your water heater if it’s more than 10 years old.
Are Kenmore water heaters still made?
Sears water heaters, also branded Kenmore or Reliance water heaters, are currently produced for Sears Roebuck by Rheem, or by Rheem-Ruud (commercial gas water heaters). The company offers electric and gas water heaters.
Where do I find the UEF on my water heater?
To find your water heater’s UEF rating, go to the My Water Heater Information page and enter your model or serial number. If you need help finding them, there are instructions there as well. Once you enter your water heater’s model number, you’ll find the manuals and documentation for your heater.
Are Kenmore and AO Smith water heaters the same?
Kenmore hot water heaters are made by the State Industries, owned by the largest manufacturer of water heating devices AO Smith and sold exclusively through Sears stores.
How can you tell how old a Kenmore water heater is?
The first two numbers in the serial number of a Kenmore water heater are the year of manufacture. There may, or may not, be a single letter before the first two numbers. The first data plate shown below indicates the water heater was manufactured in 1987, and the second one is 2012.
Why does my water heater keep needing to be reset?
In some cases, the water heater reset button will repeatedly trip. This is a warning sign of a larger issue such as a faulty thermostat, loose wiring, corroded parts, a grounding problem, or a malfunctioning high limit switch.
What causes water heater reset button to trip?
The high resistance caused by a loose wire produces a substantial amount of heat that can eventually cause fires. If there is a loose electrical connection within your water heater’s system, your reset button’s thermometer can trip (regardless of the water’s temperature) if it picks up the heat from that loose wire.
What is a good UEF for a water heater?
In general, ENERGY STAR certified conventional gas and electric water heaters have UEF ratings between 0.65 and 0.95 — or 65 to 95 cents on the dollar — while hybrid electric heat pump water heaters have much higher UEF ratings of 2.75 to 3.5.
Is a higher UEF better?
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF): The newest measure of water heater overall efficiency. The higher the UEF value is, the more efficient the water heater.
