Why Go Tankless in 2024?
The beginning of every year is the perfect time to take stock and start planning for the new year. For homeowners, that often includes deciding on big-ticket projects around the home to keep things up to date-and running smoothly. This year, a big opportunity presents itself to homeowners considering upgrading their water heaters.
Water heaters are indispensable appliances but expensive to install and run up high monthly bills. If it is time to replace the water heater, examine the latest alternative to water tanks. Tankless water heaters are the future for heating water in every home and business. Here is a quick guide to why so many people are making the switch.
Lower Bills and Better Efficiency
A conventional water tank is flawed by design. The principle behind their operation is that they heat water slowly and store it in a large tank awaiting demand. Inevitably, the tank will cool off, causing the water heater to have to reheat the water. Even with good insulation on the water tank, water tanks are inherently inefficient.
With new developments in tankless water heaters, homeowners can enjoy huge improvements in efficiency with their water heaters. The water heater will no longer eat up as much as 20% of the monthly energy budget. Tankless water heaters can save a ton each month by simply heating water only when it is needed.
Endless Hot Water With a Smaller Footprint
Tankless water heaters sit idle until they sense a flow in the hot water piping in the home that indicates someone needs hot water or an appliance is calling for it. At that moment, they fire up powerful burners or heating elements to heat water, making them instantaneous water heaters. The beauty of tankless water heaters is that they will continue this process until flow is no longer sensed in the piping. This means endless hot water for everyone in the family.
In addition to providing instant and endless hot water, tankless water heaters do all this with a smaller appliance. Since they don’t need a bulky tank, tankless water heaters mount out of the way on a wall to open up valuable floor space and save room in garages and basements.
Improved Life Expectancy
If improved efficiency and endless hot water weren’t enough, there is another major benefit to tankless water heaters: their life expectancy. A typical water tank will last around ten years before it starts to have major problems. Tankless water heaters last for at least 20 years on average.
The secret to their longevity is that they don’t work as hard as water tanks. They save energy and wear and tear by sitting idle when no hot water is needed. This makes them the obvious choice for any homeowner looking to save money on monthly bills and reduce the frequency of needing to install a new water heater.
About City Plumbing
City Plumbing is a trusted contractor with the knowledge and skills to help every homeowner switch to tankless water heaters. Their crews handle installations for residential and commercial customers. Call today for superior plumbing service in Philadelphia, PA.
