What Size Water Heater for 1 Person (Electric)?

Electric water heaters are common in apartments and condos. They are easy to install but have slower recovery than gas.

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Recommended Tank Size30gallons

First Hour Rating37gallons

Recovery Rate11gal/hr

Peak Demand32gallons

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