Why Should Homeowners Install Tankless Water Heaters?

Why Go Tankless?

Tankless water heaters are the latest innovation for providing hot water to families for bathing, cooking, and cleaning. They can provide more hot water for less money, save space, and stay in service longer than conventional water heaters. Here is a guide from local experts to help convince homeowners to make the switch. 

Save Money Through Energy Efficiency

Heating water is one of the most costly physics problems in the home. Water takes much more energy to heat than anything else in the home, which can be reflected in monthly bills with hot water tanks. While this is a problem for families on a budget, it presents a good opportunity to take advantage of energy efficiency to lower monthly bills. 

Tankless water heaters don’t waste energy, keeping a tank full of warm water on standby. This allows them to cut costs by up to 30% for heating water, and when hot water accounts for about 25% of a home’s monthly utility bills, the savings can be substantial. 

Save Space and Get Limitless Hot Water

Conventional water heaters are known for their bulky tanks. The bigger the unit, the larger the tank. Many families want to upsize their water tanks as families grow, taking up even more room in cramped closets or basements. Sometimes, the space needed for a new water tank might be unavailable. If this scenario feels familiar, tankless water heaters are a great choice. Tankless water heaters are small units about the size of a standard two-door cabinet. They are mounted on the wall and take up very little space. 

In addition to having small space requirements, the most popular feature of tankless water heaters is endless hot water. Tankless water heaters sense the water flow through them when fixtures are turned on and will continue to make hot water for as long as needed. This means no more showers that turn cold halfway through and no more nagging family members to get out of the shower so everyone else has hot water available. 

Longer Life Expectancy

One of the biggest concerns regarding costs that homeowners have is the longevity of the equipment in their homes. When things fail before they are expected to, it can come as a shock, especially when faced with the cost of replacement. Replacing the water heater is a task that a homeowner must do every ten years or so when they have a conventional hot water tank. Usually, this task is an emergency because the current water heater failed, which costs more for emergency service. 

Tankless water heaters are a little more expensive to purchase and install, but they make up for the added cost with their longevity. On average, tankless water heaters are expected to last around 20 years. Most of this is due to the fact that wear and tear is less serious since they aren’t constantly working. When homeowners effectively double the interval for water heater replacement, it adds up to thousands of dollars in savings over the years that a family is in the home. 

About PAC Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning

PAC Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning is a family business that has been serving customers for over 50 years. Its skilled teams offer options to meet every budget for plumbing and HVAC problems. Call today for a tankless water heater service in Staten Island, NY.

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