Is a Tankless Water Heater Right for Your Home?

If your home has a traditional tank-style water heater, a sizeable portion of your gas or electric bill goes toward keeping this large container of water at the desired temperature. While a tank-style water heater does keep a reservoir of hot water ready for immediate use, a tankless water heater offers several advantages. Consider installing one in your home if:
 
You Want an Unlimited Supply Hot Water

A common problem in households with many family members is that hot water runs out during high-use times. Because a traditional water heater only holds a finite supply of hot water, several showers taken back-to-back can empty the tank. A tankless water heater warms up your water as you need it, using a powerful heat exchanger.
 
You Want to Spend Less on Utilities

In order to keep the water ready for use, a tank-style water heater operates even when you aren’t using it. For example, at night when everyone is asleep, sensors inside the tank will turn on the burner or heating element when the water temperature falls below the setting on the thermostat. This wasted energy, called standby heat loss, is an inevitable consequence of the tank design. A tankless water heater only uses gas or electricity when you have hot water running, so it will use less energy and thus decrease your utility bills.
 
You Want a Long-Lasting Appliance

Even the most modern storage tank water heaters have a limited life expectancy of about 10 years. So even if a tankless model seems more expensive now, it will be cost-effective in the long run since you won’t have to replace it as often. A tankless water heater can last up to 20 years. 

Make an appointment with Beacon Plumbing, Heating & Mechanical by calling us at (206) 452-4363 if you think a tankless water heater is a good option for your home. We will survey your home’s plumbing and determine the best model water heater for your needs and budget.

 

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