Replacing a water heater can be a costly event. Aside from the water heater itself, if your old water heater goes out with a bang, you could be faced with damage and repair expenses as well. When it comes to selecting the right water heater for your home it is important to consider several things: your budget, your conservation goals, your space, and your usage.
On-demand water heaters tend to have a higher upfront cost than their tank storage predecessors. However, it is important to note that on demand water heaters cost less to operate and less to maintain. In addition, on-demand water heaters have a higher life expectancy and are easier to repair vs. tank storage water heaters. This makes to the overall cost of ownership of an on-demand water heater less in the long run.
On-demand water heaters are great for households looking to improve their home’s efficiency. The name, on-demand water heater, pretty much says it all. Instead of heating and maintaining a whole tank of water, on-demand water heaters heat water on an as-needed basis. This means you save a lot of money on operating costs.
If space is an issue, then an on-demand water heater is a perfect choice. They take up less space than their bulkier counterparts and are less intrusive. For smaller spaces, on-demand water heaters are a great solution.
One of the downfalls of on-demand water heaters is, that a single water heater might not be able to keep up with heavy usage. For example, a family of 4 who are running the dishwasher and the washing machine at the same time, and then trying to take a shower, might need more hot water than one on-demand water heater can produce. It is recommended to have more than one on-demand water heater for high volume. One dedicated to appliances, and one dedicated to bathing. Of course, the more people in the household, the more hot water will be used, so when considering on-demand water heaters it is important to be realistic with your usage.
There are a lot of options out there when it comes to selecting a water heater. We suggest discussing it with your plumber, so you can make a more educated decision. To learn more about on-demand water heaters and other plumbing-related topics contact John Owens Services today!
Our philosophy is simple, we always want to maintain equipment to give it the longest life possible. Next, we want to focus on repairing when something goes wrong. Then only as the last choice, we replace equipment when needed. That’s the John Owens Way.