For those interested in saving money on utility bills, many people search for solutions. Making it the second-highest contributor to your utility costs after your heating and cooling system, water heating accounts for around 17% of your home’s energy usage. The best choice for energy savings might be to skip the tank and opt for a tankless water heater this time around should you be on the market for a new water heater. With this in mind, we at M&C Orsack Plumbing Company would like to continue discussing the benefits of tankless water heaters.
How Does a Tankless Water Heater Work?
Generate hot water only when needed, are the tankless water heaters, also known as on-demand water heater. This differs from a traditional storage tank that keeps 60 to 100 gallons of hot water on standby at all times. When you open a hot water tap, a powerful gas-fired burner or electric unit kicks with tankless technology. Giving you instant access to hot water whenever you want it, with no need to store a constant supply, the technology heats the water directly as it flows toward the faucet.
Pros of Tankless Water Heaters
You may wonder what all the hype is about should you have never lived in a house with a tankless water heater before. Below are the primary benefits of tankless water heaters that make them a popular choice among today’s homeowner.
– Smaller installation eco-footprint
– Decreased flooding risk
– Reduced energy bills
– Increase lifespan
– Endless supply of hot water
Tankless Hot Water Heater Considerations
Consider the following facts of a tankless water heater.
1) Using less hot water. The more you can expect to save by going tankless is from the less water you use. Compared to conventional water heating, homes that consume 40 gallons of hot water or less per day save 24%-34%. You can still save 8%-14% on your water heating costs, even if you use more than twice that much.
2) Hot water on demand. Endless hot water is preferred over a high flow rate. Per minute, tankless water heaters are limited to about two to five gallons of hot water. Facilitating multiple hot water activities at once, traditional water heaters may deliver a flow rate two to three times higher. Consider installing low-flow plumbing fixtures or multiple point-of-use tankless units instead of a single whole-house unit to combat this shortcoming of tankless technology.
3) Incredible energy savings. Though tankless water heaters cost more upfront than traditional, they do provide monthly energy savings and last twice as long. You get a return on the investment well before it is time to replace it.
4) Space saver. Taking up precious storage space, storage water heaters are around 60 inches tall and 24 inches in diameter. Tankless units measure about 20 inches wide by 28 inches tall by 10 inches deep, saving incredible space.
Plumbing Fixture Installations & More in Spring, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Montgomery & Conroe Texas
If you are interested in a tankless water heater in Montgomery and North Harris County, Texas, call in the experts of M&C Orsack Plumbing Company and let us help you get the right tankless water heater installed in your home.
