Tankless Water Heaters
Heating a home’s water is among the top household energy burdens, second only to heating and air conditioning. With this knowledge in hand, it’s important to think through your water heating options. Conventional storage water heaters have long been the home standard for water heaters, constantly using energy to keep water in the tank hot. By only heating water when you need it, a tankless water heater is a key to an energy efficient home that will also save you money.
How a Tankless Water Heater Works
A tankless water heater is also known as an on-demand water heater because it’s able to instantly heat water for you when you need it. When you turn on the hot water tap, a stream of water runs through your system and is immediately heated.
Tankless water heaters are becoming increasingly popular by saving energy without sacrificing livability. In fact, these on-demand water heaters can provide endless hot water for several showers in a row, when a standard tank water heater would struggle to keep up. In addition to the benefit of not keeping all that water hot all the time, on-demand water heaters feature burners that are 10-25% more efficient than those installed in standard tank water heaters, for additional savings.
Energy Savings with a Tankless Water Heater
More than a quarter of your home’s energy use goes to water heating, which means there are meaningful benefits in switching to a tankless water heater, including:
Efficiency
According to the Department of Energy, a tankless water heater is up to 33% more energy efficient than a conventional water heater for a household that uses 41 gallons or less of hot water daily.
Longevity
Tankless water heaters have longer lifespans, as well as lower monthly operating costs than their conventional counterparts. They can last up to 20 years and are easily repaired, tacking on extra years to their lifespan.
Energy Bill Savings
ENERGY STAR® estimates suggest a family can save more than a $100 yearly on water heating alone simply by switching to a tankless water heater.
Traditional vs Tankless Water Heaters
There are pros and cons to each of these water heaters. What matters is which best suits your home and lifestyle. Determining which water heater is for you depends on your budget, how much hot water to use, and how much space you have.
Traditional Water Heaters
The tank of a traditional water heater determines how much hot water you have, so the bigger the tank the more hot water. Traditional water heaters require more energy because they constantly heat the water in the tank. Once you run out of hot water, you must wait for the water to be heated again which may take up to 30 minutes. While traditional water heaters may have a lower upfront cost, they have a shorter lifespan than tankless water heaters. Traditional water heaters last about 10-15 years. The other big disadvantage of traditional water heaters is their propensity to leak and cause serious water damage.
Tankless Water Heaters
Although tankless water heaters cost more as an initial investment, they also last much longer. A tankless water heater can last an average of 20-30 years. The biggest difference between traditional and tankless water heaters is the fact that tankless water heaters do not have a tank because they heat water as it's demanded. Since the water is being heated instantly (on demand), it may take longer for you to get hot water (anywhere from 15 seconds to 1 minute). With a tankless water heater, you not only use less energy but you have a constant supply of hot water.
Switch to Tankless with Hassler Heating & Air Conditioning
If you’re tired of taking unexpectedly frosty showers or having to create a schedule for bathing, doing dishes, and setting the laundry, then a tankless water heater is for you. Our expert team at Hassler can help you select the right model for your home so you can be sure you’ll have hot water in your Alameda, Contra Costa, or Marin County home whenever you need it.
Ready to always have hot water while also saving money? Contact us or call (510) 288-5563 to schedule a tankless water heater consultation today.
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