Plumbing Basics

Tankless Hot Water Heaters

Tankless water heaters will help you save money on your hot water heating bill.

 

They have been proven to cut the bill by up to fifty percent.

 

They supply hot water on demand, unlike the floor standing  hot water heaters that keep running as the water in the tank cools.

 

You can install the small sized tankless water heaters indoors, outdoors, or anywhere there’s room. These water heaters are available for hook up to gas, electric, or propane sources. The operational costs are extremely low because of the “on demand” process used by the heaters. These are great units to have in a home because they are quite cost effective.

  • In addition to saving money on your bill, tankless water heaters are also convenient because you will never again have to wait for the cold water to get hot. And since they heat on demand, they are able to supply an endless source of hot water for even the largest family.
  • Tankless hot water heaters do cost more money than your typical hot water heater, but the added convenience and long term savings are often worth the extra upfront cost.
  • To have a tankless water heater in your home, you will want to have an experienced plumber install the unit so that it is hooked up correctly. The plumber will also ensure that the piping is routed to the proper areas. Tankless water heaters are about the size of a suitcase and can fit almost anywhere.
  • Although most people prefer to install them in the basements, if you have no basement, these units will fit in a closet or another area of the house.
  • The main thing to keep in mind is that do-it-yourself projects pop up every day for homeowners, but this should not be one of them. They are much different than hooking up and maintaining a new hot water tank and will require the skill of a plumber.
  • Tankless water heaters are a great saving for any home. But, they will only save you money if they are hooked up correctly.  If you attempt to take on the installation yourself, and miss something in the installation, you could end up spending more to have a professional fix the problem.