wa′ter heat`er

a household appliance consisting of a gas or electric heating unit under a tank in which water is heated and stored.

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Noun

water heater - a heater and storage tank to supply heated water

hot-water heater, hot-water tank

heater, warmer - device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

storage tank, tank - a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids

water back - water heater consisting of a tank or pipes set at the back of a fireplace or in the firebox of a stove

Translations

θερμοσίφωνας

chauffe-eau

bollitore

water heater

n → scaldabagno, scaldaacqua m inv

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HEH Holdings is the parent company of two water heater manufacturers, Stratford, Connecticut-based water heating solutions company Hubbell Electric Heater Co.

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Then search online for "tankless water heater savings calculator." Supplied with details (your energy costs, water use, etc.), an online calculator can estimate your savings and payback period.

Will a tankless water heater save money?