Until fairly recently, the only type of water heater used in homes was the tank variety. Tank water heaters make use of large storage tanks, which keep many gallons of water heated at all times just in case they are needed. In the past few years, however, tankless water heaters have started to become more and more popular. If you are in the market for a new water heater, take a look at what a tankless water heater can do for you.
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Why You Might Want to Install a Tankless Water Heater
Monday, January 18th, 2016How Often Should I Schedule Tankless Water Heater Maintenance?
Monday, September 21st, 2015Tankless water heaters are great systems, but they are not invincible. At some point, your tankless water heater is going to develop issues that will require repairs. You can’t prevent these issues from ever happening, but you absolutely can take steps to ensure that they happen as little as possible. Read on to find out more about how often you should have your tankless water heater professionally checked.
Signs That Your Tankless Water Heater Needs Replacing
Monday, August 31st, 2015Tankless water heaters have a lot to recommend them. They are energy efficient, space efficient, and can last a good long time with proper care and maintenance. However, they are not perfect systems. You’re going to need to replace your tankless water heater system sooner or later, no matter how well you take care of it. Since you probably don’t want to find out that your water heater is failing in the middle of a shower, you should keep an eye out for the signs that your system is nearing the end of its life. That way, you can replace it before it fails completely. Let’s take a look at some of those signs now.
The Advantages of Installing a Tankless Water Heater
Monday, August 10th, 2015Up until a few years ago, the only option for water heater types was the storage water heater. These are water heaters that have large storage tanks, in which they keep a constant supply of hot water. Every time you demand hot water, it flows out of the tank and cold water flows in to replace it. While these water heaters are certainly effective, they have a number of disadvantages associated with their use. Fortunately, you now have an alternative in the form of tankless water heaters. Let’s take a look at what a tankless water heater is, and the advantages of using one.
Which Water Heater Type is Better: Tank or Tankless?
Wednesday, March 18th, 2015It wasn’t too long ago that your choice for a new or replacement water heater was pretty simple. These days, there are a number of choices when it comes to hot water heaters, and the main question every homeowner has to ask is, do I want a storage tank type of water heater, or do I go tankless?
Each type of hot water heater has its own benefits, so deciding between the tank vs. tankless water heater debate isn’t as easy as it may seem. One of the best ways to help determine which type of system will work best in your home is to work with a trained expert.
The water heater specialists at Rentmeister Total Home Service can help you decide which type of water heaters will best fit your home. Call us today and schedule an appointment with one of our experts.
Tankless Water Heaters
One of the most asked about items regarding tankless water heaters is how they work. It’s actually pretty simple: tankless water heaters use a heat exchanger to heat water very quickly when hot water is needed. This is why tankless water heaters are also called “on-demand.” Tankless water heaters offer a number of benefits to homeowners, including endless hot water, very good energy efficiency and a longer life span (about 20 years). Homeowners can use electricity or natural gas to power a tankless system. However, tankless water heaters have higher initial costs, and gas tankless systems have a complicated installation process.
Tank Water Heaters
Storage tank hot water heaters have been a staple in homes for years, and with new regulations coming this spring, they will be more energy efficient than ever before. Tank water heaters have lower initial costs and wide variety of sizes. As with any home appliance, there are some drawbacks to utilizing tank water heaters. Some of these include significant standby heat loss and a shorter lifespan that ranges from 8-12 years.
If you need to install a new water heater and are confused by the tank vs. tankless water heater debate, call the people who can help: Rentmeister Total Home Service.