Electric hot water boilers vs Gas hot water boilers | Boiler Guide 2024

There are significant differences between Electric hot water boiler and gas hot water boiler in many aspects. The following is a detailed comparative analysis of the two:

1. Thermal efficiency

Electric hot water boiler: It has a high thermal efficiency, usually reaching more than 98%. This means that electrical energy can be efficiently converted into thermal energy, reducing energy waste.

Gas hot water boiler: It also has a high thermal efficiency, but it is slightly lower than that of Electric hot water boilers, generally above 94%. It can also effectively use gas to transfer heat energy to water.

2. Cleanliness

Electric hot water boiler: As a new type of energy equipment, Electric hot water boiler has the advantage of zero pollution. It does not produce pollutants such as waste gas and waste residue, and is environmentally friendly.

Gas hot water boiler: The fuel used is clean energy (such as natural gas), and the nitrogen oxide content of boiler exhaust emissions is relatively low, which meets environmental protection standards. However, compared with Electric hot water boilers, it still has certain pollutant emissions.

3. Operation cost

Electric hot water boiler: The operation cost is relatively high. Due to the high price of electricity and the fact that Electric hot water boilers consume a lot of electricity to heat water, their operation cost is usually about twice that of Gas hot water boilers.

Gas hot water boiler: The operation cost is relatively low. As a fuel, the price of natural gas is relatively stable and low, which makes Gas hot water boilers have an advantage in operation cost.

4. Auxiliary equipment

Electric hot water boiler: Most of them are integrated equipment with relatively simple structure and less auxiliary equipment. This helps to reduce the complexity of installation and maintenance.

Gas hot water boiler: There are more auxiliary equipment, such as burners. These equipment work together to ensure the normal operation of Gas hot water boilers. But this also increases the difficulty and cost of installation and maintenance.

5. Convenience of use

Electric hot water boiler: It has functions such as timed start, which is convenient for users to adjust and control according to their needs. At the same time, it does not require additional equipment such as chimneys, and is relatively convenient to install and use.

Gas hot water boiler: The degree of automation is high and the operation is relatively simple. However, it should be noted that Gas hot water boilers require a stable gas supply and professional installation and maintenance services.

6. Safety

Electric hot water boiler: The surface of the system is kept at a low temperature when it is working, and it is not easy to cause accidents such as scalding, explosion and fire, and the operation is stable and reliable.

Gas hot water boiler: There is a risk of gas leakage. Therefore, regular safety inspections and maintenance are required to ensure safe use.

7. Applicable scenarios

Electric hot water boiler: Suitable for use in places with stable power supply and high environmental protection requirements, such as no smoking, open kitchens, etc.

Gas hot water boiler: Suitable for use in places with stable gas supply and certain requirements for operating costs, such as homes, small commercial places, etc.

8.Detailed product details

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