Benefits of a Tankless Water Heater

Water heating systems are an important part of the home. A change in your water heating system may be the solution to creating long term savings. With fall and the holidays around the corner, now is a great time to start implementing changes. Tankless water heaters have many benefits such as the ones listed below:

• A greener option. Tankless water heaters are either heated by gas or electricity. Although gas-operated units flow water at a high rate, keep in mind that electrically operated units don’t produce greenhouse gases.
• Supply matches demand. This means that hot water is only provided when needed. This is opposed to storage water heaters that expend energy even when you aren’t using them. As a result, you save money.
• Endless supply of hot water when needed. You don’t have to wait for the tank to fill up with more hot water. That means no more cold water when the person before you takes a thirty-minute shower!
• Takes up less space. Tankless water heaters take up less space than tank heaters. The unit can be stored in hidden places, such as a closet or inside a wall.
• They last longer than storage water heaters. Tankless water heaters typically last five to ten years longer than tank heaters.

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Tankless water heaters might cost more up front to install, they will save you in the long run. To learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of tankless water heaters, take a look at the Energy.gov website. Energy Saver is the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) consumer resource on saving energy and using renewable energy technologies. According to them, various models have various cost indexes so:

Ask the manufacturer how much gas the pilot light uses for the model you're considering. If you purchase a model that uses a standing pilot light, you can always turn it off when it's not in use to save energy. Also consider models that have an intermittent ignition device (IID) instead of a standing pilot light.

If you are considering installing a tankless water heater, don’t forget to make sure you are consulting a licensed and certified contractor. If you plan on doing it yourself, make sure you clearly understand the process of installing. Either way, tankless water heaters can add greatly to the overall quality of life in your home.

Since 1960, ELA (Electric League of Arizona), has built a reputation of consistent professionals who are industry licensed, insured and bonded, with 100% guaranteed follow-up.

If you want a free referral to figure out what it would take to get a tankless water heater, call 800-368-7767!