The Benefits of Tankless Water Heaters

Water heaters are an important part of a plumbing systems. Hot running water is necessary for cleaning and bathing. Water heaters are just one of the many parts of a modern plumbing system that people often take for granted, that is until the water heater breaks. One of the worst feelings is being mid rinse with your hair all sudsy, only to have the hot water go out. We’ve all been there right? Now your water heater breaking may or may not have been the reason, you could have simply ran out of hot water; however with a tankless water heater offering up a constant supply of hot water as needed, the chances of you running out of hot water are less likely. Here are some of the benefits of a tankless water heater.

CONSTANT SUPPLY OF HOT WATER

A tankless water heater heats water on demand, meaning water is heated up as needed. If you are using an appliance or taking a shower for example, the tankless water heater is going to continue to heat up water as you need it.  This means that the chances of your running out of hot water while taking a shower are less likely. To even better the supply of hot water, using a dedicated tankless water heater is a good idea. Needing to have more than one tankless water heater will depend on how much hot water you use and how large your household is. For larger households, it’s a good idea to have more than one to better ensure a constant flow of hot water and prevent your tankless water heater from over exerting itself.

EFFICIENCY

Tankless water heaters are more efficient than their tank storage counterparts. Since they only heater water on an as needed basis they conserve more energy. You also don’t have to worry about the loss of heat through the tank, causing your water heater to work on double time to maintain the temperature.

SPACE SAVERS

Tankless water heaters a big-time space savers! Instead of having a bulky tank storage water heater hiding in the garage or basement, or in some oddly placed closet, you have a small tankless water heater that is easily concealed. This frees up some space for more storage or closets, or whatever else you want!

EASIER TO MAINTAIN

Tankless water heaters are easier to maintain and last longer than traditional tank storage water heaters. When corrosion takes over on a traditional tank storage water heater, you are limited to what you can do. Often times the entire unit needs to be replaced. With tankless water heaters you have more options for replacing parts and because they are less susceptible to corrosion and sediment they also last longer.

THE BOTTOM LINE

If you are in in the market for a new water heater or are simply looking to lessen your carbon footprint, you must consider a tankless water heater. While they can cost more than traditional tank storage water heaters, you’ll save money in the long run on utility bills and repairs. There are also a lot of tax incentives and rebates available for eco-friendly home improvements. Learn more about tankless water heaters here!