Tankless Experts Inc has covered the benefits of a tankless water heater. We have spoken about the numerous ways that tankless water heaters can benefit your home and family. Today, we want to lay out the pros and cons of tankless water heaters and what they mean to you. Compared to traditional water heaters their tankless cousins offer a variety of advantages and disadvantages
Tankless Experts Inc are, as in the name, experts on all things related to tankless water heaters and want to share our viewpoint on the good and the bad. The most important differences between traditional vs tankless are:
Pros:
- Endless Hot Water
- Save Money on Utility Bills
- Longer Lifespan
Cons:
- Limited Flow Rate
- Slower Hot Water Delivery
- More Expensive Units
These are not all the advantages and disadvantages of going tankless, but the most important things to consider when making the swap to tankless.
Pros of Tankless Water Heaters
Endless Hot Water
The biggest advantage of tankless water heaters is their ability to provide endless hot water. Tankless heaters work by actively heating water on demand. They work to warm water as needed endlessly. Tank water heaters work by filling their tank and heating gallons of water at a time. Their downfall is in this limitation. Unlike traditional tank-style water heaters that keep water hot in limited amounts, tankless heaters can provide infinite hot water to your home. In homes with regular hot water usage, hot water tanks struggle to refill and reheat fast enough to meet water demand.
Save Money on Utility Bills
Hot water heaters can have a major impact on utility costs. No matter the type of water heater, whether it is an electric model or a gas unit, tankless units are cheaper to operate and reduce energy costs. Tankless units have lower operating costs due to their on-demand nature. Tank units constantly heat water to maintain their supply of hot water whenever it is needed. This round-the-clock heating is called standby energy loss. Energy savings with tankless units can save you large amounts of money.
Longer Lifespan
Tankless water heater systems have a longer life expectancy than their tank-using cousins. A tankless unit has an average life expectancy of 20+ year useful life. The absence of the tank is the main cause for this difference in lifespan. Extended exposure to water chemicals and heat causes corrosion and breakdown of metal tanks used in traditional water heaters. Tankless systems parts are easier to replace and have longer life due to only interacting with water on demand.
Cons of Tankless Water Heaters
Limited Flow Rate
Tankless units have endless hot water, but they are limited in the amount they can provide at any time. In homes with large hot water demand at any one given time, tankless units might struggle to fully meet your home’s needs. Having multiple outlets using hot water is the biggest disadvantage of a tankless unit. Tank units can meet larger momentary demands of hot water with their limited resources.
Slower Hot Water Delivery
Tankless systems work in an on-demand nature. This means the unit is inactive until a request for hot water is received. Because of this, tankless systems take a longer time to deliver hot water. The heating unit has to heat to the proper temperature to sustain warm water. The inactivity of the heating element causes a slower delivery but has a higher energy efficiency.
More Expensive Units
Regardless of the types of water heaters, tankless systems have higher upfront costs. Tankless units are more expensive in purchasing the unit and installation costs. This higher upfront cost is eventually offset by utility savings, however, some home budgets can be strained by this cost. You have to weigh your options when in the market for your next water heating unit to see what makes the most sense for your budget.
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