Is your hot water heater driving up your monthly energy costs? Are you thinking about ditching the traditional tanked heater and switching to a tankless water heater? There are many reasons to convert, so talk to a qualified plumber and consider these benefits before deciding.
What Is a Tankless Water Heater?
A tankless hot water heater doesn’t rely on a storage tank to heat water. Instead, the system produces hot water only when needed. These appliances are smaller and more efficient than traditional tanked systems.
Traditional storage water tank heaters are commonly found in homes across the United States. However, tankless water heaters are growing in popularity due to their numerous benefits.
Why Schedule a Tankless Water Heater Installation?
Homeowners often have questions when considering a new home appliance, especially when it is different from their existing one. But after talking with an experienced plumber, you’ll understand why many are scheduling their installation appointment for a tankless water heater.
Requires Less Space
A tankless water heater is smaller than a traditional tank. They are small enough to be installed under cabinets, on walls, and in closets, saving you valuable space.
Provides an Endless Supply of Hot Water
Instead of storing gallons of hot water inside a large tank, tankless systems heat water only after the faucet gets turned on. Similarly, instead of storing hot water and waiting for it to heat additional hot water, tankless options heat water as it travels through the pipes.
These systems deliver on-demand hot water, so no one has to wait to take a warm shower. Your home will have an endless supply of hot water.
Is Low Maintenance
Like any plumbing appliance, tankless water heaters must have some maintenance. This ensures they work correctly and efficiently and last long. However, tankless water heaters often require less maintenance than traditional water heaters.
An experienced plumber will recommend yearly maintenance to keep your system performing at the highest level. Installation factors like water hardness and usage can impact how often your plumber recommends this service.
Has a Longer Lifespan
Tankless hot water systems typically have a longer lifespan than tanked options; in fact, they often last twice as long! When appliances last longer, you get a better return on investment.
Provides Better Energy Efficiency
Tanked hot water heaters work even when you’re not using them. They constantly exert energy to ensure the large tank remains warm.
Tankless water heaters only heat the water when you need it. This feature eliminates the cost of maintaining warm water stored in the tank.
Tankless systems are high-efficiency and deliver hot water within seconds, not minutes, allowing you to begin your shower. Eliminating those few minutes helps conserve water and decrease your utility bills.
Make Switching to a Tankless System Easy
When converting to a tankless water heater, you need an experienced plumbing team to do the job correctly. Baethke Plumbing is your go-to team for reliable plumbing, and we can handle a tankless water heater installation. Call us today for answers to your questions, or schedule your installation or another valuable plumbing service!
