Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A gas or gasolene heater for supplying hot water to a bath, lavatory, or kitchen boiler. It consists of a system of pipes or vessels, through which a stream or film of water may pass and be exposed to a large heating surface, and one or more Bunsen gas-burners, the whole being inclosed in a suitable casing and connected with a supply of water and gas.
- noun A heating-apparatus which performs its functions by the agency of hot water.
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Examples
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This should reduce any cold-air infiltration from the basement and is more practical than attempting to insulate the entire basement ceiling, which usually contains a maze of ducts or pipes from a central heater, water-heater pipes, electrical wiring, and bridging to help strengthen the joists.
Do it yourself Gene Austin 2010
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A.O. Smith Corp., a Milwaukee-based water-heater maker, saw fourth-quarter sales rise 28% year over year, thanks in part to wholesalers restocking inventories.
U.S. Economy Picks Up Steam Josh Mitchell 2012
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The water-heater installer warned me that running the fan could extinguish the pilot light and draw dangerous gas into the house.
What to do after phaseout of incandescent light bulb Gene Austin 2011
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And lower the water-heater temperature to 120 degrees if it is set higher.
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If you're in the market for a new water heater, use our free buyer's guide to water heaters and water-heater-sizing calculator, and check out the discussions in our water-heater forum.
By the Numbers: Energy Department proposes tougher efficiency standards for water heaters 2010
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The water-heater rebates will end a on February 28, but consumers will be able to get a 15 percent rebate for other qualifying appliances from April 16 to 25.
Cash for Appliances Update: Florida encourages recycling, Illinois targets water heaters 2010
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Also check out our water-heater-sizing calculator and our active water-heater forums.
Inside Consumer Reports Test Labs: Review of the GE GeoSpring electric heat-pump water heater 2010
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And, before the bottle of rum appears, I'll add one more "I'm sorry for the water-heater fiasco!"
The Weekend Report Zenmomma 2008
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Finally, join in the discussion in our water-heater forums.
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Dave Trezza and Gian TrottaEssential information: Our free buyer's guide to water heaters includes coverage of a number of different water-heater types, including storage-tank, tankless, and solar-powered models.
Inside Consumer Reports Test Labs: Review of the GE GeoSpring electric heat-pump water heater 2010
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