Tankless water heaters provide hot water on demand, they are also referenced as demand-type or instantaneous water heaters. They are a money saver as the do not produce the standby energy losses associated with storage water heaters. Many people consider a tankless water heater for their home due to the benefits it adds. There are quite a few models and selecting the right one can be overwhelming. As a major energy saver, we at AAA Water Team would like to share these advantages that the tankless water heater has to offer.

How Do Tankless Water Heaters Work?

Without the use of a storage tank, the tankless water heater will heat water directly. Cold water travels through a pipe into the unit when a hot water tap is turned on to heat the water with either a gas burner or an electric element. A tankless water heater’s output, however, limits the flow rate. At a rate of 2–5 gallons per minute, a tankless water heater provides hot water generally. More so the electric heaters, the gas-fired tankless water heaters produce higher flow. For simultaneous, multiple uses in large households, even the largest, gas-fired model cannot supply enough hot water however in some cases. A tankless water heater can be stretched to its limit, for instance, when someone is taking a shower at the same time the dishwasher is running. Connected in parallel for simultaneous demands of hot water you can install two or more tankless water heaters for an optimal solution is if this is a constant problem. For appliances that use a lot of hot water in the house, you can install a separate tankless water heater.

Tankless Water Heater Advantages

There are quite a few benefits that make a tankless hot water heater attractive to homeowners. Below are a few examples.
1) With superior energy efficiency, the tankless hot water save money in the long-term.
2) Generally, lasting almost twice as long in most cases, they have a significantly longer useful lifespan than tank water heaters.
3) There is quite a bit less storage space required.
4) There is unlimited hot water and it is there when you need it. Instead of the minutes it typically takes for a tank heater, the hot water is available in seconds.
5) For multiple showers and appliances to run simultaneously, typically, you have more than enough hot water.

Disadvantages of Tankless Water Heaters

There are fewer disadvantages and they seem slight in comparison, they are listed below.
1) When compared with traditional storage tank water heaters, tankless water heaters generally have a higher purchase cost.
2) Based on how much (if any) retrofitting is needed, the installation can be more expensive.
3) If maximum usage was calculated incorrectly, there is a possibility it can be out challenged. To help you avoid this dilemma, however, professionals have the tools to ensure the right model is used to accommodate your home.

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