When a traditional water heater breaks down, often homeowners will think that it may be time for a change. More and more people are changing out their traditional tank water heater for a tankless water heater system. There are many benefits to tankless water heater systems. Most notable is the reduced energy demand and the savings it brings. For those who want to know more about tankless water heater systems, M and C Orsack Plumbing will share the many benefits of having one.
How Do Tankless Hot Water Heaters Work?
When considering a change to a tankless water heater system, many people will rave over how you can save money. Tankless water heaters can reduce the cost of hot water in your home by only heating the water when it is used. A tank water heater will fill up with cold water and is then heated. Over time the water temperatures will drop and the heating cycle will again be triggered to keep the water warm and ready for use. A tank water heater is heating water when it is not needed. Whereas a tankless water heater will only heat the water as it is used. Heating the water on demand greatly reduces the energy used for hot water in the home.
Under Sink VS Whole House Tankless Hot Water Heater
Tankless water heater systems come in two major varieties to accommodate the homeowner’s needs. A homeowner can install a smaller tankless water heater that can be placed by each sink, underneath the cupboard. The second type of tankless water heater is a whole house heater that heats all of the water used in the home. Whole house water heaters can use different fuel sources such as electricity, gas, natural gas, and propane. Since there are different fueled tankless water heaters, there is no need to alter your current fuel source. This makes it much easier for the homeowner to convert to a tankless water heating system without the need to break the budget. Like any appliance, there are different qualities of tankless water heater systems. One of the better quality tankless water heater systems on the market, are those that use copper. Copper is a great material as it can maximize heat efficiency. Copper can help improve the heat efficiency even more and some up to a 40% increase in energy savings. For those who want the best, look for tankless water heater systems that use copper.
Pros of Tankless Hot Water Heaters
Tankless water heaters will never run out of hot water and the water is heated on demand. Constant flow of hot water is ideal for large households. Another benefit of a tankless water heater is that they last longer. Tank water heaters tend to wear out every 8 to 10 years due to sediment and erosion. Since water is not sitting in a tank in a tankless system, there is no erosion and no sediments. Due to the design of tankless water heaters there is less maintenance and no chances of flooding due to corrosion of a tank water heater system.
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If you find that you want to invest in a tankless water heating system for your home and need installation services, contact M and C Orsack Plumbing and schedule our services today.
