Does water heater consume more electricity? Yes, water heater consumes a good amount of electricity. There will be a noticeable difference between the electricity bill you pay usually and the electricity bill you would have to pay after using a water heater for a couple of weeks in your house.

In a water heater, electricity is converted to heat energy to raise water temperate. Therefore, the best idea is to buy a water heater with a 5-star rated heating system. Even if you have to pay a few thousand Rupees more for a water heater with a 5-star BEE rated heating system, go for it. Not saving 1000, 2000 Rupees now would result in saving of around ten thousand rupees worth of electricity in a year.

How to choose a storage water heater? Installation type, size, energy efficiency rating, and warranty terms are the four critical factors in deciding a suitable storage water heater. In terms of performance, a vertically installed water heater performs much better than a horizontally installed water heater. Vertically installation is a natural mounting whereas Horizontally installation is because of space constraint in the bathroom.

The number of members in your family should be the factor in deciding the perfect size of your new storage water heater.

Further, the storage water heater is not complex equipment. Its working is simple. Electricity is converted into heat for boiling water. That means using water heater regularly is going to make a significant contribution to your monthly electricity bill. Therefore, even if you have to increase your budget — order 5-star energy rated storage water heater.

Water and Electricity is not a good friend. There is a high chance of various service requirement. Therefore, order a storage water heater of a brand whose market reputation is high in giving timely, customer-friendly service.

Which storage water heater is best? In this piece, we cover the best water heaters from 9000 to 10000 Rupees price range. The suggested water heaters under 10000 Rupees come from the well-known electronics brands in India market.

► Bajaj Calenta 25L Storage Water Heater

Currently, one of the best-selling storage water heaters in 9000 to 10000 Rupees price range is Bajaj Calenta. The reasons for it being favorite of buyers are its 5-star rated heating system and top-class product quality.

Bajaj brand offers up to 7 years warranty. That should be sufficient. Using this water is super easy. All you have to do is that switch the machine ON and set the water temperature. When the water temperature reaches the set temperature, the heating process will automatically stop.

The 5-star rated heating system with 2000-Watt capacity does fast water heating. A heating process usually completes in 15 to 20 minutes when the required water temperature is to the maximum.

Bajaj Calenta is a vertical water heater means it working efficiency is far better than water heaters required horizontal installation. Its outer body is made of high-quality plastic whereas the tank for storing water is made of steel. The steel tank has Glass lined coating so that it does come in contact with water remain corrosion free, withal.

► Orient EcoSmart Plus Storage Water Heater

Which is the best geyser to buy under 9000 Rupees for hard water? The Orient storage water heater is one of the best geysers for hard water in India market. It is an ideal water heater for hard water, high TDS water because it has Titanium-Enamel-Coated Tank, Glassline-Coated Heating Element, and also it has the second line of defense against rust, Magnesium Anode-Rod. An anode rod in a water tank sacrifices itself through the process of electrolysis and protects the metal water tank from rusting and thereby doubles the life of the whole unit.

The EcoSmart Plus, which is the successor of the EcoSmart model, is a very recent storage water heater model on the market. Orient Electric brand has introduced this model in five water-tank capacities so far: 10-Liter, 15-liter, 25-Liter, 35-Liter, and 50-Liter. These variants feature a 2000W heating system.

Thanks to the 5-star (or 4-star) BEE-rated power system, this Orient Electric water heater burns less than 1-unit of electricity to heat up 35-liter water in its tank. And the 35-liter water in the tank becomes so-so warn in less than 15-Minutes. What more you want?

► Crompton Regallio Storage Water Heater

The Regallio model is the latest Crompton storage water heater on the market. Crompton introduced this model in three storage capacities: 10-Liter, 15-Liter, and 25-Liter. Best in them is the model with 25-liter storage capacity.

In this storage water heater, 25-Liter water becomes warm by 45°C temperature in just 10-minute thanks to its powerful 2000W heating element. Yes, that fast it is. As per your comfort, you can even set any water heat in the range of 25°C to 75°C by the temperature control knob on the storage water heater.

And do not worry about the electricity bill. Crompton Regallio is the latest model. That means the 5-Star rating of its heating element is based on the newest BEE energy efficiency testing. So, this model will consume much lesser electricity than those 25-liter storage water heater with a 5-Star rated 2000W heating system, which has been in the market for more than 1-years. For your information, 5-Star in the year 2017 is now equivalent to 3-Star in year 2019.

The build quality of this Crompton storage water heater is superior, too. Crompton is one of the most trusted brands for heavy-duty electronics with durable build quality. Moreover, the brand currently offers free-installation for this storage water heater model.

However, before you decide to buy Crompton Regallio water heater, do check about the Crompton Amica storage water heater. Both the models are absolutely similar to each other except two things: build and launch year. Crompton Amica has a metal shell, and it was launched in October 2018.

► AO Smith Vertical Water Heater {HSE-SDS}

This vertical storage water heater comes packed in the cutest and most appealing outer shell that I have ever seen. A rotating knob on the front allows the users to control the temperature of the water. You have to believe me when I say this knob is very accurate. The thermal cutout feature cuts the power supply of the heating element after the water has reached the desired temperature.

At the highest settings, this geyser takes around 25 minutes to heat the water. Therefore, I would suggest using it in the mid settings. Our interview with the users of this AO Smith water heater indicates, in the mid settings not only the heating time is reduced, but also the life of the product is increased. Its insulated storage tank holds 25-liters of water at once and is good at heat retention.

Glass coating on the inner surface of the storage tank prevents corrosion. Even if you use hard water for all types of uses, this geyser will not be damaged. It comes equipped with an Anode Rod that extracts all types of salt from water, thereby increasing the durability.

Generally, geysers lose their efficiency over time as the heating element is covered with chemicals. To prevent such problem on this water heater, AO Smith has coated the heating element with glass. It also features a safety valve that automatically releases the extra pressure build-up.

► Havells Adonia Digital Water Heater with Remote

Havells is one of the most reliable home electronics brands in India market. Its products last longer. The Adonia storage water heater from the house of Havells is the newest vertical storage water heater in the market. It comes with remote. You can control this smart water heater and set water temperature from your bedroom using its remote.

Being an Havells product itself is a certification of durable build quality. Still not sure, Havells brand offers up to 7-Years warranty.

Further, the 2000-Watt heating system of this water heater is 5-star rated. That means its usages will only change the last three digits of your monthly power bill. Havells SHOCK-SAFE 3-PIN power plug with two notification LEDs for POWER & TEST and also a reset button, adds value to this storage water heater with remote, withal.

According to the Havells brand, because of 8 bar pressure, the Adonia model is a recommended storage water heater for flats located above fourth, fifth floor in high-rise buildings. Still, my suggestion would be to first check with a qualified plumber if water pressure level is a severe issue in your flat.