Save Money, Space And Worry With A Tankless Water Heater

The new kid on the block in water heaters is blowing the old tank models out the door. These new tankless water heaters have it all: design, efficiency and longevity. If it is time to replace your old water heater, you need to consider the benefits of upgrading to a new tankless variety before saddling your family with a tank again.

 

  • Save money. Everyone likes the idea of saving money on utility bills. Tankless water heaters save on energy by only heating water when you need it. Standard tank heaters constantly are heating the water stored, using energy 24/7 regardless whether anyone is using it or not.

 

  • Efficiency. Since these heaters do not store hot water but heat it when needed, there will be no more forced coldwater showers or laundry loads. Even with large families taking several showers, everyone gets to be warm!

 

  • Design. Without the large tank, these smaller heaters can fit almost anywhere and are often wall mounted. There are even models that can be installed outdoors. Free up that corner in your closet, garage or basement from the bulky old tank.

 

  • Worry. Most tankless water heaters are designed to last 20 years, outliving their bigger, energy-guzzling predecessors. No tank also means less chance of a major water leak and damages that are much too common in tank heaters. No worries there!

 

There really is no reason not to switch to a tankless design for your next water heater. With monthly savings, more hot water and increased space and efficiency, why would you choose anything else?

Tankless Water Heater Considerations

If you are building a new home or replacing your existing gas storage water heater, now is a great time to consider switching to a gas tankless water heater.  Unlike a standard storage type water heater that keeps a full tank of water hot 24 hours a day whether it is needed or not, tankless water heaters(also called demand water heaters) only heat water when there is a demand for hot water.

According to EPA estimates, gas tankless water heaters can cut energy usage for water heating by about 30%.  For a family of four, this can amount to about $100 per year.  This may not seem like a huge savings, but considering that tankless water heaters have a much longer life expectancy than storage water heaters, the savings can really add up.

Tankless water heaters can be expected to provide endless hot water for about 20 years.  That’s twice as long as a typical storage water heater.  In the long run, a tankless water heater can pay for itself in energy savings.

There are other advantages too.  Since tankless water heaters heat water as it is needed, you never have to worry about running out of hot water.  In addition, a tankless water heater takes up much less space than a storage type water heater which is a significant advantage when space is at a premium.  Also, with a tankless water heater you don’t have to worry about the tank corroding and flooding your home.

Talk to your plumber about installing an energy efficient  tankless water heater in your home.  The initial cost is higher than a storage water heater, but you can enjoy endless hot water while saving money on energy costs year after year.