The Benefits of a Tankless Water Heater

When the horseless carriage first came on the scene, people ridiculed the very idea of it. This holds true for early-model airplanes, talking pictures, TV, online shopping, and a whole lot more.

Much the same happened when the first tankless water heaters came on the scene. “Like, huh, how on earth do you heat water without a storage tank?” That kind of thing.

Well, they’re here all right, and we’d be shocked if you don’t already know one or more people who have one. The question is, when will it be your turn?

In case you’re only moderately familiar with tankless water heaters, here’s essentially how they work. Cold water is heated inside a wall-mounted heat exchanger, but only when you turn on a hot water faucet or appliance.  And there’s benefit number one: no more wasted electricity required to keep water heated inside a storage tank 24/7.

With a tankless water heater, you also pick up some extra floor space once the big, bulky tank is gone.

Here’s more:

• Because a tankless system heats water only when it’s needed, a family of 4 can save an average of $175 a year on energy costs.
• Typical tank style water heaters only last about 10 to 15 years, with warranties of 6 to 8 years. Tankless heaters last up to 20 years and often come with a 10 to 15-year warranty. That helps you save on repair replacement costs, too.
• Have you ever gotten into a nice, steamy shower, only to feel the sting of cold water because someone else started a load of laundry or the dishwasher? Not pleasant, we know. With a tankless system, the hot water stays hot, regardless of who might be using water – hot or cold – elsewhere.
• The system’s heat exchanger can be installed just about anywhere: on your basement wall, under a sink, inside a closet, even outdoors in warmer climates.
• Best Choice Plumbers offer you the option of whole-house or single-use tankless water heaters. “Whole-house” speaks for itself while “single-use” models are designed to boost the hot water supply in a remote corner of your home or to supply hot water to a new bathroom, etc.

To learn more about tankless water heaters and discover if one is right for you, contact Best Choice Plumbers today. We offer free new system proposals plus guaranteed price quotes.