Questions about water heaters
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Why are there more gas water heaters in the south? Why do the vast majority of households in the Northeast use electric water heaters? When I returned to Changchun, I noticed something that was different from the South: in Changchun, most water heaters used for bathing are electric ones, while in Shanghai gas water heaters are more common. What is the reason for this?
This shows that cities in the south are developed with good gas infrastructure.
I went to the building materials market, but I didn’t see any gas water heaters there
Go to Gome, Suning, or Yongle to buy gas water heaters
I wonder why so many people from the Northeast choose electric water heaters.
Electric water heaters take up space, while gas water heaters do not； Electric water heaters need to be preheated, while gas water heaters do not ； Electric water heaters do not require any special infrastructure, while gas water heaters need gas pipelines provided by the residential complex ； Electric water heaters have a longer safe usage lifespan than gas water heaters. As for what you said about the south using gas and the north using electricity, I don’t think that’s necessarily the case; it depends on individual preferences ； I’m in the south, and there are many people around me who use electric water heaters.
Yes, it’s related to the gas infrastructure. In well-equipped residential complexes, gas water heaters are used as they are faster and more convenient. Otherwise, electric water heaters are used; for example, many urban villages in Guangzhou rely on electricity due to incomplete gas infrastructure.
What does it mean to have complete gas-related facilities? Is it just that the gas supply has been restored?
It’s just a matter of different personal opinions; in an era of abundance, anything will do.
The key is that a pattern has already formed; I really don’t know why.
The most important thing is still the gas leakage prevention equipment. In the north, gas water heaters are not used, probably out of concern for leaks. Since it’s cold in winter and rooms are usually sealed, gas leaks can be quite dangerous. Moreover, the carbon dioxide produced by combustion needs to be properly vented, and anti-backdraft devices are required to prevent cold air from flowing back in. At the same time, electric water heaters can retain heat; in the north where water temperatures are low and hot water is needed for washing hands or brushing teeth, the water from an electric water heater can be used, which is quite convenient.