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The Benefits of A Tankless Water Heater

By on Jan 15, 2017 in blog, Plumbing Contractors, Plumbing Repair Service, Sewing Company, Water Heaters |

Have you ever been the last person to take a shower at your house in the morning, only to find that all the hot water has been used? Starting the day with a cold shower is far from ideal. Most water heaters heat 40 to 50 gallons of water at a time. Once that water has been used, then it will heat more water. If you have multiple people taking showers, the dishwasher running and a load of laundry in, that hot water can disappear fast. Then you must wait for the unit to heat more water. A tankless water heater does not require that wait time and could benefit your household.

Instant Hot Water

Most homes have a large tank in the garage. This tank is full of water and is constantly being heated for when you are ready to use it. The problem comes into play when you need more hot water than can be stored in the tank. A tankless water heater is exactly as it sounds: it has no tank! Instead, the water is heated instantly as it is needed. So, if you are filling a large tub or have a line of several people needing to take a shower, there is no risk of running out of hot water.

More Space

A large tank can take up a significant amount of space in your garage. The tank itself is large, but it also needs to be accessible for repairs and maintenance. This means quite a bit of space needs to be left open around the water heater, eliminating available space for storage and other things in your garage. A water heater without a tank is much more compact. It simply mounts on the wall and clears useful storage space.

Financial Benefits

While a tankless water heater is more expensive up front, it can save you money in the long run. An instant water heater is not having to constantly heat water, it only functions when you are actually using hot water. This means that removing the tank aspect of the water heater saves energy, which will save you money on your energy bill.

Having a water heater without a tank installed is an investment for your home. This is a purchase that should be made if you are going to be staying in your house long term. For more information on a tankless water heater, or to have one installed, contact us to speak with a professional or visit our website at Apexplumbingchicago.com.

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