Are you curious about tankless water heaters? These relatively new appliances can be a big improvement if your existing water heater uses a tank. Here are some important facts that every homeowner should know about tankless water heaters.
1. They Can Save You Money
Tankless water heaters are more efficient than water heaters with tanks because they don’t keep a supply of hot water on hand. They only create hot water when you need it, and don’t use energy the rest of the time. This can save you money on utilities, potentially from 27-50% if you add a water heater to each outlet.
2. They Heat Water Directly
How do tankless water heaters provide you with hot water if they don’t have a tank? They have heating elements around your water pipe and heat the water as it runs through the pipe.
3. They Provide a Lot of Water
A typical tankless water heater provides 7.6 to 15.2 litres of hot water per minute. This can be enough to run all of your fixtures at once. However, typically, homeowners choose a tankless water heater that can’t quite service everything, because the odds that you need to run everything that uses hot water in your home at once are low.
4. You Can Have More Than One
If you have an appliance or a shower that uses a lot of hot water, you can add a tankless water heater to that appliance or shower. The dedicated heater will only supply water to that shower or appliance, so you can be sure it will also have as much hot water as you want.
5. They Cost More Upfront
You should be prepared that your tankless water heater will cost more upfront than a tank-based water heater. However, it can make up for this cost in lowered utility bills. Plus, it contributes a lot to home quality and comfort.
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6. They Can Be Gas or Electric
You can replace your current electric or gas heater with a tankless water heater that uses the same kind of fuel. A gas burner or an electrical element are both great options. However, gas tends to be a bit more energy efficient. However, this is somewhat balanced by the fact that the gas-powered version needs to keep its pilot light burning all of the time.
7. Size Is an Important Factor
When you’re choosing a tankless water heater, you should consider size very carefully. A tankless water heater that is too small for your home and family size may be very disappointing. Those in large families may need to run the dishwasher, a shower, and the washing machine at once.
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