If you are considering a tankless water heater for your home, it is important to think through all the options. As with other product decisions you have made, there are advantages and disadvantages to everything.
Advantages
Increased Energy Savings
A tankless water heater uses less electricity or natural gas because it makes hot water on demand, as opposed to a tank water heater.
Efficiency
Living greener is preferred by a lot of people. A tankless water heater provides increased efficiency while being up to 22% more efficient than a traditional tank style water heater. More efficiency and less wasted energy.
Hot Water
Enjoy infinite, on demand hot water. A tankless hot water heater only heats the water when needed, providing you piping hot water when you are ready to take a shower, do laundry or wash dishes.
Longer Life
Tankless water heaters are able to last twice as long as a traditional water heaters. Some have been known to last 10-years or more.
Space Saver
Last but not least, since tankless water heaters don’t have a storage tank, they take up less space which can give you more room for storage! Most can be mounted on a wall and ideal for smaller homes.
Disadvantages
Installation Price
Tankless hot water heaters can save more in the long run but have a higher installation cost. This can be a drawback for homeowners on a budget.
Loss of Power
Electric and gas tankless water heaters rely on electricity to operate, meaning with a power outage you won’t have access to hot water.
If you have more questions reach out to us today and have a professional talk to you about tankless water heater options.
