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THE FUTURE IS HERE AND IT IS TANKLESS

Admin • Apr 25, 2017

Plumbing Professionals — Tankless Water Heater in Oak Creek, WI

In order to clear the air right up front, let us start out with a couple downsides to adding a tankless water heater to your home. First, many current models (especially the smaller ones) can only heat for one water source at a time. Unfortunately, that means you can’t do the dishes while someone is taking a shower. Theoretically, you could do the dishes while you are in the shower but it is not recommended.

Second, the initial cost of converting to a tankless water heater can be slightly higher than using a traditional tank. However, if you can manage the initial costs, going tankless offers numerous advantages over the alternative.

COST EFFECTIVENESS THROUGH ENERGY SAVINGS

A traditional hot water heater stores anywhere from 20 to 80 gallons of hot water all the time. This means that you are burning gas around the clock so you can have hot water a few times a day. Crazy, right?

With a tankless heater, water is flash heated. That means it gets hot the instant you turn on the faucet. When you’re finished using the hot water, the heating stops as well, stopping your gas use until the next time you turn on the hot water. This translates to an average savings of 40%-60% on your monthly gas bill.

CONVENIENT AND SPACE SAVING

When comparing a tank heater to a tankless heater in terms of space utilization and convenience, tankless comes out the clear winner. First of all, tankless units are tiny! You can mount one to the wall inside a closet and barely lose any space. Second, and possibly most importantly, a tankless heater never (yes, I said never) runs out of hot water.

With their flash-heating technology, a tankless heater will outlast even the most indulgent shower taker.

LONGER LASTING, CLEANER WATER AND MORE EFFECTIVE

On average, the lifespan of a traditional tank heater is 10 to 15 years. Thankless heaters will typically last twice as long and most manufacturers offer incredible warranties for ten years or more. And while we’re on the subject, do you have any idea what could be in your old tank heater after 10 years of constant burning? It’s not pretty.

Over time, traditional tank heaters accumulate metals, rust and other debris. This stuff mixes in at high temperatures 24 hours a day and then you bathe in it... Yikes! On the other hand, tankless heaters have no rust buildup and rarely need maintenance, making the decision to switch is almost a no brainer.

If you’re interested in learning more about how you can transition into the future with a tankless water heater, contact a certified installer such as Oak Creek Plumbing Kitchen & Bath today.

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