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Which Water heater Should I Choose?
When it’s time for a new water heater, energy efficiency is usually near the top of most people’s needs in Canada. A tankless water heater is a decent path for saving energy. In fact, a tankless water heater can be 24%–34% more energy-efficient than conventional storage-tank water heaters is, according to energy.gov.
Unlike traditional tank heaters that heat gallons of water and store it for usage, tankless water heaters or on-demand water heaters do not store water in a tank. Instead, they heat the water as it passes through the unit, using a heat exchanger to quickly bring it up to temperature. (They run on natural gas, or propane.) Heating the water when needed eliminates the standby energy waste that is used when using the storage tank.
Units without tanks for the whole house are wall-mounted, which saves floor space and fits into tight spaces. They vary in size but average about 2 feet high and just over a foot wide.
Is Tankless Water Heater Proper Fit For My Household?
When you turn on the hot water tap, cold water flows through the unit, where it is heated either by a gas burner or by an electrical element. Then it goes to the tap, where hot water comes from. One note about tankless water heaters – especially for large households – is that the hot water flow rate may not be fast enough to be used in large quantities at the same time. One of our experts will help you figure out your flow rate and offer recommendations based on their experience.
Pros and Cons of Tankless Water Heater.
Pros:
Saves money in the long run – According to energy.gov “For homes that use 41 gallons or less of hot water daily, demand (or tankless) water heaters can be 24%-34% more energy efficient than conventional storage-tank water heaters.”
Most tankless units carry a tax rebate.
Doesn’t take up much space – They are small and can be installed in more places-even outside on a wall.
Lives longer – Lasts 20+ years. Almost double a traditional water heater’s life.
Delivers hot water on demand – Provides two to three gallons of hot water per minute on demand.
With tankless water heaters, you eliminate the possibility of flooding due to a ruptured tank.
Cons:
Higher initial cost – Costs $2800 to $4500 installed (depends on the model and who you get it from).
Retrofitting adds to the upfront cost – Replacing a traditional water heater with a tankless system is more complicated. So that increases the installation cost even further.
The Bottom Line
At Vese Heating & Cooling we can provide a full range of water heater services, from repairs to replacement and adjustment of any type of water heater. We know how to help maintain your home comfort, which is why we are available to repair and provide affordable hot water heater services 24/7, call us or make an appointment online.