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Why Tankless Water Heaters Are Worth It
Today’s homeowner wants to be as cost and energy-efficient as possible. Energy prices continue to rise and a homeowner needs to cut those costs anywhere they can. One way to achieve those goals is to switch from a traditional water heater to a tankless water heater. Over the last ten years, the popularity of a tankless water heater has risen tremendously.
Reduce Costs When You Install a Tankless Water Heater
There are many benefits to owning a tankless water heater. The first benefit is that it cuts the cost of heating water in half. This type of system only heats water when hot water is wanted, so there is no hot water storage that will lose heat over time.
Replacement parts for tankless heaters are inexpensive, and the heaters themselves require little maintenance. Although the initial cost may be greater, you will save in the long run with lower utility bills and less frequent replacement costs.
Save Space In Your Home With a Tankless System
Another benefit is the size. You will no longer have to store a huge tank in a closet, basement, or elsewhere. The size of an electric waterless tank is not much larger than your computer bag. This frees up a lot of valuable space especially in small living spaces.
These space-saving water heaters come with either an electric or gas ignition and are available in different sizes to accommodate your needs. You can also have a dedicated tankless system for specific appliances, such as a washing machine, that uses the bulk of your hot water supply.
Unlike tank water heaters, tankless heaters can be installed outside of the home, along an inside wall, and in several other locations.
Get Endless Endless Hot Water
Because a tankless water heater supplies hot water upon request, it never runs out of hot water. As long as hot water is needed a tankless water heater could provide hot water all day long if it is needed. There is no longer a need to wait to get a hot shower.
The temperature of the hot water operated by the tankless heater is easy to control. This reduces the worry of a child or an elderly person getting burned by the hot water. Being able to control the water temperature also reduces the amount of energy used by the tank.
Tankless Water Heaters Last Longer
In addition to endless hot water and decreased gas and energy costs, tankless water heaters last twice as long as heaters that include a tank. This is because the tank of a traditional heater is usually a problem for most heaters. Tanks commonly cause malfunctions, leaks, or the need to replace the entire unit. Without a tank, these common issues no longer exist. An average conventional water heater lasts about 7 to 10 years, while a tankless model can last up to 20 years.
A traditional water heater’s shorter lifespan also has environmental concerns. They take up a lot of room in landfills and are expensive to recycle. A tankless water heater has a life span of double that time.
Tankless Water Heaters are More Durable
A tankless heater is less likely to have a leak or rupture compared to a traditional tank. Because the tankless heater does not store hot water, build-up from minerals and sediments is kept to a minimum which usually causes problems.
Overall, there are many benefits of having a tankless water heater in your home. They not only provide endless hot water, but also decrease the cost of gas and energy, have an extended life, and a smaller footprint. Every homeowner can benefit from the advanced new technology used in tankless models and have a water heater that will last for years.
Looking to install a new tankless water heater in your Burlingame home? Call Caccia Plumbing at (650) 342-5363 and get started today!