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Cost of heating hot water

This calculator does not account for thermal losses over time which can vary greatly.
The Propane & Heating Oil cost does not include the cost of electricity to run the appliance.
In my experience, the electricity required to run an oil burner can be significant.

Number of gallons of water to be heated:
Incoming water temperature °F:
Desired water temperature °F:
 
PROPANE:
Propane price per gallon: $
Propane Heater Energy Factor (0.##):
 
ELECTRIC:
Electricity price per KWH in ¢:
Electric Heater Energy Factor (0.##):
 
HEATING OIL:
Heating Oil price per gallon: $
Oil Heater Energy Factor (0.##):
 
NATURAL GAS:
Natural Gas price per therm: $
Natural Gas Heater Energy Factor (0.##):
 
 
Calculated Propane cost:
Calculated Electricity cost:
Calculated Heating Oil cost:
Calculated Natural Gas cost: