Tankless water heaters also known as ‘on demand’ units provide hot water as needed. As opposed to traditional storage water heaters, tankless units operate without the use of a storage tank. They operate on gas or electricity. When a hot water tap is turned on, cold water travels into the unit and gets heated by either a gas burner or an electric element. It provides a constant supply of hot water and you need not wait for a storage tank to fill up with enough hot water. Without a doubt, there are numerous benefits of a tankless water heater.
Easy on the pockets
Tankless water heaters are more expensive than a traditional water heating unit. But apart from initial purchase costs, tankless units offer the benefit of long-term savings. Hot water comes at a price. Since water is heated on per requirement basis, the cost of heating water is reduced.
Energy savings
Apart from being light on your pocket, they are also healthy for the environment. Because of their on-demand nature, it cuts down on water consumption as well as utility bills. Tankless water heaters operate on electricity which do not emit greenhouse gas and prevent pollution.
Instant and continuous water supply
Tankless water heaters deliver a continuous supply of hot water instantly on demand. In the case of traditional units which stores hot water in a storage tank, the amount of the heated water diminishes at a point. This is a hassle for large families, because most of the members have to wait until the water is heated again. With tankless heaters installed, you ensure adequate hot water supply without compromising on time and usage.
Long lifespan
A tankless water heater comes with a long lifespan of 20 years. This makes it a good choice for long term investment. Traditional heaters last for only 10- 13 years on an average, plus they are not energy and cost efficient. Hence, tankless water heaters make for a beneficial choice.
Space
Storage water heaters are bulky as well as tall because of their high water storage capacity. Therefore, they demand more space. A tankless water heater is compact and does not have the same space requirement as a storage tank. It takes less space which makes them easy to install anywhere in the house. Because of less space usage, you can install more than one tankless unit for different purposes.
Safety
The fact that they operate on demand basis makes them score high on the safety scale. They heat water when required which does not need them to be on at all times, unlike storage units that need to be kept on almost permanently.
These benefits of a tankless water heater make it an appropriate choice for most of the people. Especially if you have a large family or use a lot of hot water, then opting for tankless units make perfect sense. Tankless water heater installation can be difficult and costly. A professional plumber will do the job perfectly at a good price.
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