Gas water heater (hereinafter referred to as water heater) in the mainland has decades of development history, it has a small size, rapid supply of hot water, easy to operate and other characteristics and deeply loved by the majority of consumers. Water heaters have become quite popular in the homes of urban residents on the mainland, and the rural market is also growing rapidly. After years of development, the water heater industry has developed into a variety of types, different grades of products to meet the various needs of consumers.
Water heaters can be divided into liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas and artificial gas water heaters according to the types of gas used; according to the installation and exhaust methods, they can be divided into natural exhaust type, forced exhaust type, natural supply exhaust type, forced exhaust type and outdoor water heater; according to the classification of use, it can be divided into hot water type, heating type and dual-purpose type; according to the heating hot water circulation mode, it can be divided into open and closed type.
However, in the face of a variety of goods on the market, consumers will inevitably be confused when purchasing, so how to buy gas water heaters?
First, you should determine the type of gas you use in your home
First of all, consumers must be clear about which kind of gas they use in the area where they live before purchasing. At present, Fuzhou is mainly liquefied petroleum gas and natural gas, water heaters are designed according to different gas types, when purchasing should choose a water heater suitable for the type of gas in the region, otherwise the water heater can not work properly, and even cause potential danger. Consumers must choose the corresponding products according to the conditions of the air supply they actually use. If you cannot determine the gas source used, you can consult the property management department of the residential community.
Determine the installation location of the gas water heater, and select the type of gas water heater according to the situation of the housing
Gas water heaters are sold as semi-finished products and can only be used safely and effectively if they are properly installed. The most basic requirements for installing water heaters: (1) installed outside the bathroom, generally can be installed in the porch, balcony, outdoor, etc.; (2) to ensure the air circulation of the installation location, generally to ensure that the inlet area is greater than the exhaust cylinder area; (3) the installation requires the gas pipeline to be open and leak-free. Before deciding to buy a water heater, consumers should understand the necessary installation requirements from the distribution department or production enterprise that has obtained the qualification of the gas water heater installation unit, and then choose the common water heater on the market according to the situation in their own home, which needs to consider the conditions: the direction of the gas pipeline, the direction of the hot and cold water pipeline, the location of the exhaust pipe, the location of the power supply, and the distance between the gas water heater and the flue and the surrounding objects. The purchase of water heater requires the package to be installed to the household, and the corresponding installation service should be clearly defined before purchase, and the unit with installation qualifications should send trained and certified personnel to install.
Products should be purchased in the formal business sector
Formal commercial departments include shopping malls, hypermarkets and brand stores, etc., when purchasing goods, the control is stricter, requiring products to be inspected by the quality inspection department, selling products at the same time issuing invoices, clear installation services, and providing reliable after-sales service when products have problems.
Choose the products of regular and well-known enterprises
Our country for gas water heaters such as products involving personal safety to implement 3C compulsory certification system, enterprises must have the production conditions and management level stipulated by the state to obtain 3C certification, no 3C certification of products can not guarantee safety, each product packaging box or nameplate are printed with 3C logo, consumers should pay attention to it when purchasing. Gas water heater in the use of the process of water, gas source and the surrounding environment (kitchen fumes, dust and outdoor climate) affected, if found in the use of abnormal situations should be timely to turn to the after-sales service department of the product, so in the purchase should be implemented after-sales service can be guaranteed. After considering the above factors, the rest is the price and style, and the one who suits you is the best.