Benefits of a Tankless Water Heater

Tankless water heaters are often called on-demand water heaters because they heat water as needed. Hot water isn’t stored in a tank to be doled out. Cold water travels from your water line to your tankless heater and is heated in an electrical or gas-powered chamber whenever you turn on the hot water tap. 

This type of design leads to many benefits, including: 

1. Energy Efficiency: Because water is heated on demand, tankless water heaters do not need to store water in a tank. A traditional water heater must keep the water in the tank hot, even when it isn’t used. This constant heating leads to increased energy consumption. 
2. Longer Lifespan: A tankless water heater has a typical service life of 15 to 20 years, while a traditional water heater has a lifespan of around ten years. 
3. Cost: An average tankless water heater typically costs between $400 and $1,000, depending on the model and your required capacity. Tankless models are more expensive than traditional water heaters, but the investment pays off in the long run due to reduced energy consumption. 
4. Easy Installation: There’s no need for gas lines or hot water plumbing systems to install a tankless water heater, but you will need an expert to ensure the unit is properly grounded and installed. Our expert plumbers can install it within an hour or two!
5. Space-Savings: Tankless models can be installed anywhere electricity is available, eliminating the need for extra space. Because they generate little to no excess heat, they can be safely installed anywhere indoors. It can be moved to another location if you need more space in a particular room. 
6. Low Maintenance: With a tankless model, you don’t have to worry about maintenance for at least a few years. As long as you are cleaning the filter and there are no traces of sediment build-up in your system, it should be good to go! If you have problems with your tankless water heater, contact us for repairs.

Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters

The two primary considerations when choosing between a traditional and tankless water heater are your demand for hot water and budget. 

How much hot water does your household need, and how quickly do you need it? Tankless water heaters can keep heating water for as long as needed, so you don’t have to worry about it running out mid-shower. However, there is the issue of immediacy. Some tankless units take a few minutes to heat water, so you must wait a little longer for hot water. 

A tankless system becomes more expensive if you need multiple hot water units. These point-of-use units are installed close to where the hot water will be required, on cold water pipes leading to your taps or showers. Both the unit and the installation will almost certainly cost more than a traditional water heater model. However, a tank model will use significantly more energy over the long term because it is constantly heating large volumes of water, regardless of the demand. 

Since hot water demands vary widely from household to household, there is no single “best” option. The ideal solution will depend on your individual needs and budget. So whether you are sold on the energy and space-saving benefits of a tankless water heater, or need to explore traditional water heater repairs or installation, call Blake Brothers Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air. You can count on us for honest assessments and sound, professional advice.

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