Tankless Water Heater Considerations

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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.

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