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- What Size Water Heater Do I Need? First-Hour Rating, Not Gallons
A 66-gallon peak hour is met by a 40-gallon gas heater — and needs a 75-gallon electric one. Why first-hour rating decides the answer and the number on the label barely matters.
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- 01 Sep, 2026
What Size Water Heater Do I Need? First-Hour Rating, Not Gallons
A 66-gallon peak hour is met by a 40-gallon gas heater — and needs a 75-gallon electric one. Why first-hour rating decides the answer and the number on the label barely matters.
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