These interesting, innovative products work by utilizing high-powered burners to heat water at your request and send it directly to your faucets, dishwasher, washing machine or shower and bathtub. They also can fit into tight locations, since they don’t have a bulky tank for storing water.
Tankless water heaters save on your utility bills too, because water doesn’t need to be heated and reheated all day long in order to have it ready when you arrive home. They turn off as soon as you turn off the hot water tap. They are also safer since they aren’t subject to the spikes in pressure or overheating which can cause a tank to burst or explode. Additionally, they have a longer life span–up to 20 or 30 years–as compared to storage tank water heaters which last approximately 10 to 15 years. In the long run, that’s a great savings.
But, there is one virtue of conventional storage tank water heaters you may want to consider. They cost less initially to buy and install and they cost less for maintenance and repairs because of their less complex nature. So, depending on your finances today, you may want to choose the more traditional way of heating your hot water. Paul the Plumber can help you decide which direction you want to go with your renovation and looks forward to serving you.