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Storage capacity for a water heater can range from 20 to 120 gallons. Care to guess the most popular size range for residential use? If you guessed 40 to 80 gallons, you're right.

If you live in a region with extremely hard water, you might want to flush your water heater on a regular basis. Mineral sediment builds up in the bottom of the tank, which affects the heater’s efficiency and contributes to corrosion over time.

The water heater industry is growing at a rate of about 4 percent a year. Part of that growth is due to industry advancements in energy conservation. Care to guess what types of water heaters are considered the most energy efficient? That would be solar, tankless and heat pump hybrids.

Maintenance costs for solar water heating systems are generally very low. Most solar water heating systems come with a five-year or ten-year warranty and require little maintenance. In a well-maintained system, pumps can last for more than ten years.