The Top Four Reasons To Use A Tankless Water Heater

Posted on: 15 March 2016

As a homeowner, you essentially have two options when it comes to replacing an old water heater. You can either replace it with the same type of water heater, which would be a tank water heater, or you can choose a tankless water heater, which is a relatively new type of water heater. Here are the top four reasons for installing a tankless water heater in your home:

  1. Improved Comfort: If you live in a home in which everyone showers around the same time each day, you may have experienced running out of hot water at some point. One family member may have had to wait to shower in order for the hot water to start running again. With a tankless water heater, you don't have to worry about running into this problem again. A tankless water heater is able to keep water heated instead of having to take the time to warm up again.
  2. Eco-Friendly:  If you are looking to reduce the carbon footprint of your home, a tankless water heater is the right solution. This is also going to reduce the cost of your heating bill each month so you can expect to save money over time, which can help pay off the additional cost of installing a tankless water heater over a traditional water heater tank. You can also expect that your home's value will slightly increase, as well. 
  3. Long Lasting: A tankless water heater lasts for a much longer period of time than a water heater tank because there are many issues that water heater tanks face that tankless water heaters do not, such as being susceptible to rusting. On top of this, you can expect to receive a longer warranty for the installation of a tankless water heater in your home.
  4. Cleaner: Finally, a tankless water heater is going to provide cleaner hot water in your home. This is because water that sits in a tank is more susceptible to getting specks of rust in it, as well as other dirt and debris that eventually builds up in the tank. This can also keep the health of your family higher since they won't be consuming or washing their hands or bodies with this less than clean water.

When you know these top four reasons to install a tankless water heater, you can see why the additional cost of installation is going to be well worth it in the end. Contact a contractor, like Smedley & Associates, Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, for more help.