by Answerbag Staff on November 8th, 2009

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How many watts does a hot water heater use?

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  • by Brenda Christian on November 8th, 2009

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    Electric water heaters are equipped with one 5,500 watt element or two 4,500 watt elements. The two 4,500 watt elements run one at a time and do not increase the watts to 9,000 total. Wiring these two units to work simultaneously may void your warranty.

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    Capacity of Conventional Gas & Electric Water Heaters

    Guidelines for sizing water heaters

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