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The interior designer refurbished the toilet and turned it into
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One factor to consider is whether your home already has a provision for access to gas and, if not, how much the installation would cost. Public housing, for example, is more likely to have this provision, as compared to older private condos or landed property.
According to a study cited on the Energy Efficient Singapore website, gas water heaters consume less energy than electric water heaters; about $30 to $100 in annual energy cost savings. Weigh that against the cost of installation, and the cost of the heater itself. Gas water heaters are also said to be more expensive than electric ones.
For electric water heaters, instantaneous versions use less energy than storage water heaters and work faster; but storage water heaters might be a better solution if you need hot water supplied to a few bathrooms. “For a family of four, try an electric storage heater with a minimum of 30 litres. It can supply multiple outlets with hot water simultaneously, and is automatic with a thermostat that heats and stores water at a set temperature for use. Storage heaters require only one electrical point, but having several instant heaters in one home would require as many outlets as there are heaters,” says Eddie Lee, senior sales manager at Ariston Thermo.
Gas water heaters also need sufficient water pressure to work well, so check with Citygas. Visit its showroom at Cross Street for more details.