water heater

noun

1. a household appliance consisting of a gas or electric heating unit under a tank in which water is heated and stored.

Word History and Origins

Origin of water heater¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

The Residential Clean Energy Credit includes a 30% tax credit for the total installation cost of wind turbines, geothermal heat pumps and solar panels, solar water heaters and solar battery storage.

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The $2,000 federal credit for heat pumps, as well as for hot water heaters that have a built-in heat pump expires Dec. 31.

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Covarrubias wants to add a cellar to his new home to house the water heater and other machinery.

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Southern California’s air quality regulators are set to vote this week on new rules aimed at phasing out the sale of gas-powered furnaces and water heaters in the region.

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“Closing down refineries, telling people to get rid of their gas stove and gas water heater is just poppycock,” he said.

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