Reasons To Consider Upgrading To A Tankless Water Heater
There is nothing more relaxing than a hot shower, but if your water heater limits the amount of time you can spend in the shower, it may be time to consider replacing it. The tank of a traditional water heater is designed to hold a certain amount of water, and the water is heated up after it goes into the tank. This often results in there not being enough hot water to spend as much time as you'd like in the shower or having to wait several hours for the water to heat up again after the rest of your household has showered. A solution to this is upgrading your traditional water heater with a modern tankless one. Here are some reasons many other people have upgraded to tankless water heaters.
Lower Utility Costs
A traditional water heater typically holds about 40-80 gallons of water, which means the tank will automatically fill with the amount of water the tank is designed to hold. So, each time it fills, your water bill is also accumulating and once the water is in the tank, you're using electricity or gas to heat it. Installing a water heater that doesn't rely on a tank means the only water going through the tank is the water you are using at the time. Not only will this help to significantly lower your water usage and the amount of your water bill but the water is also only heated as it goes through the system, so you will use less electricity and have lower energy costs.
Hot Water Access
A tankless hot water heater heats the water as it is used, so there's no more waiting for the tank to refill and then wait several more hours for the water to heat up before you can shower or have access to hot water. The system does take a few minutes to activate, but when you're to shower, waiting a few minutes is much better than a few hours. There are a few different types of tankless water heaters as well. For instance, if your only concern is the lack of hot water in the bathroom, you can choose to install a system in the bathroom only, but if you want to save money on utility costs, there are whole-house models that are designed to provide enough hot water for the entire household.
Not only will a tankless water heater save you money on your utility costs and allow you to have instant access to hot water, but they are space savers as well. The tank for older water heaters often takes up a lot of space in an area, such as the basement or laundry room, space that can be used for other things. A tankless water heater takes up very little space, leaving you more room for storage.
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