It can be more than a little frustrating for major home systems, especially something like a water heater. There are quite a few options available on the market today, and it can be more than a little daunting finding the right system for your needs. The more knowledge you have about the various systems on the market, though, the better you’ll be able to make a decision. Tankless water heaters have been rising in popularity over the last couple of decades, for a number of reasons. Let’s go over five of the biggest reasons that you should consider installing a tankless water heater in your home.
Energy Efficiency
Tank water heaters operate day and night to maintain a standing supply of hot water at all times. This wastes a fair amount of energy over the course of a year, something that tankless water heaters are meant to correct. A tankless water heater only activates when it is needed, making it much more energy efficient. You will see substantial savings on your water heater costs over the course of a year, if you’re switching from a tank to tankless model.
Saving Space
The average tank water heater takes up a fair amount of space, which can be quite a problem for those who don’t have much to spare. Tankless water heaters, on the other hand, save quite a bit of space by comparison. They are often wall-mounted, to save even more space. This may seem like a small advantage, but you won’t think so if it comes down to whether or not you get hot water at all.
Green Technology
Tankless water heaters are often gas or propane powered, but that doesn’t make them environmentally unfriendly. Since they aren’t in use all the time, as tank water heaters are, they have much less of a footprint on the environment. This may not be the first thing that homeowners look for when considering a water heater, but it certainly doesn’t hurt.
Maintaining Output
The primary reason that most people give for not installing a tankless water heater is that they are concerned about losing potential output. In actuality, though, tankless water heaters are more than capable of providing the same level of output in most situations. Of course, this will vary depending on the size of the home and the number of occupants.
Wear and Tear
All water heaters are placed under a lot of stress over years of use but, as you probably know by now, there’s a pretty big difference between being on at all times and only activating when needed in your home. Tankless water heaters can last years longer than their tank counterparts, thanks to having to deal with strain less often. Lasting longer means a greater return on investment for you.
SPS Mechanical, Inc. offers a full range of tankless water heater installation services in Haddonfield, NJ. If you need tankless water heater services of any kind, contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our experts.
