On Dec 2, 10:32*pm, "ROANIN" wrote:
How are newer electric water heaters more efficient than old ones if they
are in a heated living space.

You probably pay 50-100% more per Btu for electricity, so any heat you
get just cost alot more than your gas furnace can provide, they do
sell electric furnaces but I bet nobody has them anywhere near you.
Because they cost to much to run. Is yours foam insulation, how thick.
Look at E.F. - Energy Factor ratings for electric water heaters,
www.energystar.gov they dont loose alot of heat and are efficient.
You can get a new heat pump electric water heater but it costs alot
and may not have a payback. Getting a few insulating blankets would be
the cheapest way to upgrade but is it near the end of its life.
Putting on thermal unions on a new install will save alot.