When it’s time to replace a water heater, homeowners should consider a tankless one. A tankless water heater can add convenience to the daily routine and save money over time since the water is heated on demand. The cost of operating the tankless system will still be lower than a standard water heater in most cases.
There are several considerations homeowners need to take into account when buying a new water heater.
SELECTING THE RIGHT WATER HEATER
Homeowners looking at tankless water heaters need to consider the size of their home, the number of bathrooms it has, and the number of people who use the hot water daily. The tankless water heater needs to produce enough hot water to keep up with the demand because it does not store the water; it heats water as required.
The contractor installing the tankless water heater can help homeowners select the most suitable unit for their home and may even suggest a unit the buyer hadn’t considered.
INSTALLING THE NEW WATER HEATER
Removing the old water heater from the home and installing a new tankless system is relatively easy. Still, since the tankless system is small and often mounted to a wall, the contractor may need to reroute the plumbing to make it work. Usually, the hot water lines are in a space away from the wall because of the rules governing the distance a water heater must sit away from the wall.
The water heater installation contractor may even want to cut the old lines and run new ones to make them easier to access in an emergency. If the house’s water lines are older lead lines, this might be an excellent opportunity to upgrade to copper or PVC lines.
SMALLER SYSTEMS
In homes with specific water heating needs, such as a steam shower or oversized soaking tub, or a far distance from the tank water heater, consider putting a dedicated tankless water heater in the bathroom to supply the taps in that room. A dedicated system to feed the bathroom can make it easier for the system to keep up with the demand.
Talk with the water heater installation contractor about using one sizable tankless water heater for the entire house and whether the buyer can benefit from several smaller tankless water heaters.
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