Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 3 Exam Practice

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The recovery rate of a hot water tank is:

  1. Always the quickest with an electric hot water tank, as opposed to a natural gas or oil-fired water tank.

  2. Irrelevant to its overall performance.

  3. Relevant when discussing either natural gas or electric water tanks.

  4. Refers to the life expectancy of that tank.

The correct answer is: Irrelevant to its overall performance.

The correct answer is irrelevant to its overall performance because the recovery rate of a hot water tank does not dictate its overall performance. The recovery rate refers to how quickly a water heater can reheat a full tank of water after it has been used. While a higher recovery rate may be desirable for households with high water usage, it is not a sole indicator of the efficiency or effectiveness of a water heater. Other factors, such as energy efficiency, size, and type of energy source, also play a significant role in determining the overall performance of a hot water tank.