Who Are Tankless Water Heaters Right For?
Tankless water heaters are a relatively new technology. And like any new technology, it's common for people to be initially unsure about them. Especially since they cost more than their storage tank counterparts, this slightly higher upfront cost shouldn't discourage homeowners from learning about tankless water heaters. For most households, the benefits of tankless water heater installation far outweigh the drawbacks. Read on to learn four reasons to install a tankless water heater.
Less Energy and More Savings
The concept behind tankless water heaters is increased efficiency all around. There's no storage tank, whether the unit heats with gas or electricity. Tankless water heaters heat water quickly as it's needed. This means there's no need for the water heater to heat water even when unnecessary. This is how storage tank water heaters work, after all. They continue heating the water in the tank even if it won't be used for hours — or days. That's a lot of wasted energy.
Seeing how much saving this means for the average homeowner is amazing. While numbers will vary depending on the household's water usage, the average energy savings for a household using 41 gallons of hot water daily is as much as 34%! That translates to significant savings over the life of the tankless water heater.
Endless Hot Water and No Tank
Tankless water heaters are often called on-demand water heaters. This is a good indication of how they operate. Unlike a storage-tank water heater, there's no running out of hot water with a tankless heater. However, tankless water heaters can only heat so much water at a time. So it's possible to max out the hot water generated. This can happen when people or appliances use hot water at multiple faucets. This is why those homes with high simultaneous hot water usage often install more than one tankless heater.
When thinking about storage tank water heaters, finding a place to install a second one would be difficult, even if there was a reason for it. But this isn't the case with tankless heaters. These are much smaller than their old-fashioned counterparts. They can fit easily in smaller spaces, such as storage closets. This makes them ideal for use in space-challenged homes. It also makes multiple installations in bigger homes a simple matter.
Tankless Heaters Last Longer
In the head-to-head comparison of storage tank water heaters to tankless water heaters, the tankless option comes out on top regarding efficiency, hot water supply, and size. But what about longevity? Well, it's not much of a contest there, either.
The average storage tank water heater will last between ten and fifteen years. On the other hand, the average tankless water heater has an average life expectancy of twenty years. This is because there's no tank for the water to eat through after so many years. Sure, tankless water heaters still need regular maintenance. But with that maintenance, they will generally last much longer than their counterparts. This is why they're an excellent choice for anyone looking to replace their water heater — or to install a new one altogether.
About A&A Plumbing
A&A Plumbing has been proud to serve San Antonio, TX, since 2007. They perform a comprehensive assessment before ever starting to work, ensuring they're providing the personalized attention each customer needs. They also take pride in keeping each customer's property clean. Contact them today for tankless water heater installation in San Antonio, TX.
