Is it time for a new Tankless Water Heaters ? If so, and you’ve gotten a good ten years or so from your current unit, you could be in for a big surprise once you start the search for its replacement.
You see, no longer is the choice confined to gas and electric storage tank models. Today, and among other newer options, you can also choose a tankless water heater.
Tankless water heaters, just like they sound, have no storage tank. Instead, the system’s main component, a heat exchanger, is wall mounted and can be installed in multiple locations, including closets, laundry rooms, even your garage. So right away, a tankless water heater frees up some valuable floor space. But that’s only where their benefits begin:
Easier on the environment and your budget:
Tankless systems heat only the exact amount of water you need at any given time, and not an entire tank full of water which is the way your storage tank system operates. That makes tankless water heaters up to 50% more energy than you current water heater for about $80 in annual energy savings for whole-house models. (Tankless water heaters also come in point-of-use models, like the kind you might use to equip a new bathroom addition with its own supply of hot water.)
Plenty of hot water to go around:
Even if you drew the shortest pencil which makes you the last to get the bathroom in the morning, the right-sized tankless water heater will make sure you have all the hot water you need. That’s because it features an endless supply.
Longer system lifespan:
While tankless water heaters typically cost more than storage tank models, they also last up to 20 years. Compare that to 10-15 years as the average lifespan for storage tank models. What’s more, tankless water heaters require very little maintenance and are less prone to repairs.
Is a tankless water heater the right choice for you? Whether it is or isn’t, at least now you have one more very solid choice. Contact Norhio Plumbing today for help in choosing the right size and type of water heater for your home and budget.
