Everything You Need to Know About Tankless Water Heaters

Tankless water heaters present several advantages over traditional “tanked” systems, which makes them worth considering if you are in the market for a new water heating system. Local heating company Tyler takes a look at tankless water systems.

How Do Tankless Water Heaters Work?

Storage tank water heaters store tap water in a large insulated tank, heated by a furnace powered by fuel, gas, or electricity. To keep the water hot, a thermostat senses when the water cools down below a certain level and automatically turns the furnace on when needed. In comparison, a tankless water heater does not store water but instead uses heating coils to heat water as it passes through the system, providing a virtually limitless supply of hot water.

Advantages of a Tankless Water Heater

The following are some reasons why you should consider getting a tankless water heater.

• It occupies less space. A tankless water heater is significantly smaller than traditional “tanked” water heaters and can be mounted on the wall. This allows more installation flexibility and a much smaller — as in zero — footprint.
• It’s more energy-efficient. A tankless water heater only runs when you use it, which can help reduce your utility bills if you only use hot water during certain times of the day.
• It has a longer life span. Most tankless water heaters are expected to last about 20 years or more, which is twice that of traditional tanked water heaters.
• It’s more convenient. You won’t have to worry about being last to use the bathroom every morning because a tankless water heater can supply hot water on demand.

There are also some factors that you need to consider before buying a tankless water heater. There is no “one size fits all” tankless water heater. The higher the rate your home uses up hot water, the more powerful a system you will need to have. There’s also the matter of whether you want to integrate it with your existing heating system. Some tankless water heaters utilize a gas-fired system, which is ideal for homeowners who use a gas-fired furnace.

If your home is heated by a hydronic heating system, it may use hot water supplied by your storage water heater. Consider whether you should keep it or switch to a different home heating system.

Learn more about tankless water heaters and our other services by calling Tyler at (203) 660-2031. You can also fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment.