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Is It Worth Going Tankless?
Before you replace your tank The tankless heaters have many to a tank heater, they are
water heater consider tankless advantages over the traditional definitely worth it in the long run.
water heaters. method of heating water in a
tank sitting in the basement. This is because they will help you
Tankless heaters provide hot cut the cost of heating water in
water only when you need it. Saves Energy your home tremendously. This
Therefore, water is heated only is possible because when you
when you open your faucet. This is the main reason why more use tankless heaters, you will
people today are opting for these not spend money paying for
The water is heated as it flows heaters. standby heat, i.e., heating water
inside capillary-like pipes. The and leaving it idle in the tank and
heating is done either by electric Although you will spend more waiting for someone who needs
coils or by a powerful gas burner. money on installation compared hot water.
Since this water heater only heats
water on demand, there is no
energy wasted in heating unused
water.
Even if a water tank is insulated,
the water will still lose heat
creating the need for reheating
so it uses more energy.
Long Lifespan
A typical tank water heater
lasts between 10 and 13 years.
Tankless water heaters can last
up to 20 years.
If you are hoping to use your
water heater for a long time,
installing a tankless heater can
help you save the replacement
cost that you would incur if you
use tank water heaters.
Saves Space
If you feel that you need more
space in your home, you should
start by installing these water
heaters.
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