Hot water heaters are the second highest energy using appliance in your home! A standard “tank” water heater consumes a lot of that energy keeping the water hot when you are not even using it; effectively wasting hundreds of dollars each year. Fortunately, there is a better product available; tankless hot water heaters. Orsack Plumbing is the company to call for tankless water heater installations in Montgomery and North Harris Counties.

Tankless water heaters are fairly new to the U.S. but they have been used in places like Europe and Japan for decades. The concept is very simple: the unit heats the water only when you need it!

Advantages to Tankless Water Heaters:
– Saves Money – You save money by only heating the water when you need it. While tank water heaters waste energy heating up water you are not using it, the tankless unit saves energy by only running when you need hot water. This can cut your costs by up to 30% per year!
– Cleaner Water – Traditional water heaters can build up rust and scale inside their tank where the standing hot water you use for bathing and drinking is stored. With tankless water heaters you will experience fresher, cleaner water.
– More Hot Water – Tankless water heaters allow you to run more appliances at the same time. You can take a shower while the dishwasher and washing machine are running .. which leads us to the next point.
– No Cold Showers – A tankless water heater makes cold showers a thing of the past! Since the water is heated only as you need it, there is no running out and no cold showers. A 50-gallon tank water heater can take over an hour to completely refill the hot water used.
– Lasts Longer – Most tankless units have 10-15 year warranties and can last up to 20 years before replacement. Tank units typically have only a 6-year warranty and usually last only 8-10 years. That is two or three tank units for every tankless unit!
– More Space for Other Things – Tankless units can be placed almost anywhere in the house! They can be hung on the inside walls and sometimes even the outside walls of your house, allowing you to regain valuable floor or closet space.

Cost of a Tankless Water Heater vs a Tank Water Heater
A tankless water heater will cost 2 to 2.5 more to purchase and install than a standard tank water heater. However there are often rebates and local, state and federal tax credits available to offset this initial cost. And do nott forget that you will need to replace a tank unit twice in the lifespan of just one tankless unit, so it is a great long term investment.

Overall a propane tankless water heater can save you money in the short and long term, all while providing additional health, comfort and convenience for your family. Call Orsack Plumbing for more information.