Traditional water heaters use gas or electricity to keep a ready supply of hot water available in a large storage tank. These water heaters can be problematic if they aren’t sized correctly or if a household grows since they may not meet the hot water demand. A tankless water heater heats water as needed, providing a household with several other benefits.
WHAT IS A TANKLESS WATER HEATER?
Tankless water heaters do not use tanks to store a home’s hot water supply. Instead, they contain heating elements that will heat water as it passes through and can heat water on demand. Tankless heaters are also much smaller and can be installed onto a wall.
There are several benefits homeowners can enjoy from installing a tankless water heater. Read on to learn more.
NEARLY UNLIMITED HOT WATER
When the tank of a traditional water heater empties, more water has to be let in, which must then be heated. Homeowners who’ve run out of hot water during a bath or shower have experienced this problem.
With a tankless water heater, this will rarely, if ever, happen since it heats water on demand as it passes through. Residents will always have hot water, no matter how many people are in the household or the demand for hot water.
MORE EFFICIENT
Water heaters are known for using a substantial amount of energy because they need energy to keep the water in the tank hot. Since tankless water heaters only need to use energy to heat water on demand, they use much less energy to operate, helping reduce the homeowners’ energy bills.
TAKE UP LESS SPACE
Tankless water heaters are small and can be attached to the walls. Traditional water heaters are large because their tanks often occupy significant space. Homeowners can use the space saved to their advantage.
TANKLESS WATER HEATERS LEAK LESS
Because traditional water heaters store water in large tanks, they are more likely to experience leaks, which can result in severe water damage, reduce the hot water supply, and require expensive repairs. Leaks are less risky because water isn’t stored in tankless water heaters.
DURABILITY
It’s estimated that tankless water heaters can last up to 20 years and even longer if well-maintained. This lifespan will generally offset the immediate cost of installation and repairs.
These are just a few benefits of installing a tankless water heater. For more information about the benefits of a tankless water heater or installing a tankless water heater, contact a licensed plumber.
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