Tankless water heating technology has been around for years now and we get many inquiries from customers that want to take advantage of the extra space they can free up by replacing the larger conventional water heating units.
What is Your Hot Water Tank Costing You?
We seldom consider the costs associated with maintaining the hot water in a tank we’re not using when we’re out of town or away for extended periods. We come home, turn on the hot water and expect it to be hot, never considering the cost to keep it that way while absent. Only heating the water you need at time of consumption seems like a much better idea, doesn’t it?
Tankless water heaters were designed to address that situation, and at the same time, reduce energy and water used for the typical family.
Newer Models = Increased Efficiency
There have been more advances in tankless technology that increase efficiency and take care of some of the problems that were experienced at the beginning. Now you can have point of use hot water for several outlets at once for a high-occupancy, single-family home.
Newer units also have lowered the expense associated with installing the right sized gas lines and multiple units required to ensure 2-3 showers and appliances could run hot water at the same time.
They now have an additional tank, located inside a small ‘tankless’ heater. This reservoir can hold 2-5 gallons available for immediate use independent of automatically heated water. This speeds up the delivery cycle, saving time, energy and water. We can install circulating pumps bring that water to the tap even faster.
Newer models are now better equipped to handle larger capacities than their predecessors, gas or electric.
Gas models that used to require larger gas line installation to deliver the load necessary for both tankless and existing appliances, can now be installed without those concerns and additional expenses in most cases.
Electric models are now available with ‘coil-free’ technology, that eliminate most limescale build up. Many now have ‘zero-clearance’ installation, and are made to be attractive while positioned almost anywhere.
Hybrid Tankless Water Heaters
Check out the new hybrid models that reduce the need for multiple tanks for large capacity delivery. Tankless water heaters begin to heat the minute demand is placed on them by turning on a faucet. Previous models had a delay and water temperature couldn’t be consistent, an issue that has now been resolved. New hybrid technology ensures the temperature remains constant, and reviews are highly favorable.
So don’t let older tankless water heater issues get in the way of your green thinking. The choices available to you today are less expensive, easier to install, and cleaner to run.
Call us today at 972-424-6479 to see if this might be a good way to handle your hot water needs.
