Gaining popularity because of their cost and energy efficiency, tankless water heaters are being installed in more and more homes. Our Ace Hi HVAC specialists are just as adept at repairing, replacing, or discussing tankless water heaters as they are for conventional ones, and we would love to figure out if a tankless water heater is the right choice for you.
Should I Go Tankless?
What is making these tankless water heaters so popular? Well, first and foremost, they are more efficient. They are tankless because they don’t store a large amount of water that is constantly heated in a tank. Instead, they run water directly through a heat exchanger, using high-powered burners to rapidly heat the water and run it directly to your faucet or shower. And because they aren’t constantly heating water for immediate usage, they are incredibly more energy efficient and cut down on water and energy costs over time. Tankless water heaters take up much less space and have an average lifespan of 20-30 years, almost double the lifespan of a conventional water heater.
However, it is important to note that they cost quite a bit more to initially purchase compared to a conventional water heater. They are a little more complex to install as well, which might increase the installation cost. Tankless water heaters can only pump a certain amount of hot water per minute, so if you have the dishwasher running while you take a shower, you might either end up with a cold shower or some unclean dishes. Talk to our experts at Ace Hi and see if the next water heater you purchase should be tankless