Gas Water Heaters in Georgia: Why They Are So Popular and How to Choose the Best One

Gas water heaters in Georgia: why they are in every home and how to choose the right model

Anyone moving to Georgia or setting up their own home in Tbilisi, Batumi, and other cities quickly notices an important feature: the vast majority of apartments and private houses are equipped with instantaneous gas water heaters (gas columns).

Let's analyze why gas equipment is so mass-popular in Georgia, which characteristics to look for when buying, and which models can be ordered with delivery.

Why does everyone in Georgia use gas water heaters?

The transition to autonomous water heating using gas is due to several objective reasons:

• Lack of centralized hot water supply: In most Georgian cities, there is no central hot water supply, so each apartment is equipped with an autonomous heating system.

• High cost-efficiency: The cost of natural gas in Georgia is significantly lower than the cost of electricity. Using a gas column allows you to reduce monthly utility expenses by 2.5–3 times compared to electric boilers.

• Endless flow of hot water: Unlike storage electric boilers, where the water volume is limited by the tank capacity (e.g., 50 or 80 liters), an instantaneous gas water heater heats water continuously.

• Compactness: Instantaneous columns take up minimal space in the kitchen, bathroom, or technical balcony.

How to choose a gas water heater: key criteria

To ensure the device works for a long time, safely, and provides comfortable water pressure, consider the following parameters when choosing:

1. Combustion chamber type:

   
   

   • Closed (turbocharged): Air for combustion is taken from the street via a coaxial pipe, and combustion products are forcibly exhausted there. This is the safest and most modern option for apartments.

   • Open (atmospheric): Takes air from the room and requires a classic chimney with good natural draft.

2. Capacity (l/min):

   
   

   • 10–12 l/min — optimal for 1 water outlet (shower or kitchen sink).

   • 14–16 l/min — suitable if hot water will be used simultaneously in the kitchen and bathroom.

3. Ignition type:

   
   

   • Automatic (via batteries or mains electricity): The column turns on automatically when the hot water tap is opened — this is the most convenient option.

4. Safety systems:

   
   

   • A high-quality water heater should be equipped with overheat protection, a flame control sensor (gas-control), a draft sensor, and an excess pressure relief valve.

Popular gas water heaters on Unlim.ge

The marketplace catalog features reliable gas water heater models adapted to the parameters of gas and water networks in Georgia:

• Gas Water Heater — Model 1

  
  

• Description: Reliable instantaneous gas column with automatic ignition and good performance.

• Application: An excellent basic solution for a city apartment, providing stable water temperature with minimal gas consumption.

• Description: Powerful gas water heater with high heating speed and a built-in protection system.

• Application: Suitable for family use and apartments with multiple water connection points.

Installation and operation features in Georgia

• Correct placement: Due to the mild climate in Georgia, gas columns are often installed on open or glazed balconies. If the device is on a balcony, choose models with freeze protection or insulate the circuit for the winter period.

• Professional installation: Gas connection and chimney installation must be performed by certified specialists in compliance with the norms of gas distribution services (Tbilisi Energy, etc.).

• Maintenance: It is recommended to perform preventive maintenance once a year — clean the burner from dust and check the condition of the heat exchanger.

Where to buy a gas water heater in Georgia

You can choose and order a gas water heater with an official warranty on the marketplace Unlim.ge.

Place your order online with convenient delivery right to your home in Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, and other regions of Georgia.