In residences, the hot water is used for bathing and cleaning. In some buildings, the hot water also serves to sterilize equipment that is used by the general public. Besides comfort, hot water serves a vital role in maintaining good health. To serve this role, the hot water must be produced at an appropriate temperature . Most homes and buildings have a tankless hot water heater , a hot water heater with a storage tank , a hot water booster tank , or an indirect-fired hot water heater .
Some buildings have unusual hot water production systems.
A comparison of the different types of hot water systems is found later on this page. Our engineers will evaluate the hot water system in your building and advise you as to whether it will be sufficient. We will also advise you if you need to budget for upcoming replacement. If upcoming replacement is needed, we provide written cost estimates in our narrative-style engineering reports . In residential applications, the temperature of the hot water should be around 120 degrees Fahrenheit.