If you have a traditional tank water heater that needs to be replaced, we encourage you to consider a tankless model. Tankless water heaters offer a variety of benefits that you just don’t get with a tank water heater.
Just give our team a call for water heater replacement in Hagerstown. You can also keep reading to learn more about how tankless water heaters are different from a more traditional model, and why you might want to invest in one for your home.
How a Tankless Water Heater Works
Tankless water heaters come in both gas and electric models. When you turn on a hot water faucet or an appliance set to use hot water, it triggers your tankless water heater into action. As water enters the system, the gas burner or electric heating element instantly heats the water up based on your temperature settings. As long as the demand for hot water is active, your tankless water heater will be hard at work. Once you’re done using hot water, the unit turns off until you need it again.
Energy Efficiency
Compared to a traditional tank water heater, a tankless version consumes less energy overall. The reasoning is that a tankless water heater only heats up water when you need it. A tank water heater is keeping water hot around the clock, whether you are using it or not.
This consumes more energy to maintain a hot water supply compared to only heating water when it is actually needed. The energy savings may not be huge for a single month, but they can quickly add up over the life of a tankless water heater.
Hot Water On-Demand
Plus, you have a nearly endless supply of hot water for as long as you need it. You don’t have to limit the length of showers or how many household tasks you do in a row that require hot water. Instead, you can take a nice long shower in the morning, wash dishes in your dishwasher, and then do your loads of laundry all back-to-back without ever worrying about running out of hot water. This is especially beneficial if you have a larger family and a greater demand for hot water.
One Downside to Consider
The only downside to consider is that while a tankless water heater is great for back-to-back use, you may not be able to use multiple hot water appliances or faucets at the same time. This is because a tankless water heater can only heat so much water at any given time.
Turning hot water on at multiple sources at the same time can lead to lower the water pressure in each location. One solution to this is installing more than one tankless water heater. Having two units is especially beneficial if you have a larger family and need hot water at the same time in the multiple locations.
To schedule your tankless water heater service, contact Premier HVAC Services today!