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The Top 4 Benefits to a Tankless Hot Water Heater for Your

Home

Among the appliances in a home, the water heater is the second

highest energy consumer. An electric water heater that holds

around 50 gallons of water consumes energy that costs around

$520 every year at 10.6¢ per kWh. The cost is much higher,

around $800 every year, if you are from the northeast part of

U.S., where there are higher electric rates. Even if you are not

using hot water, tank water heaters continue to consume a large

amount of energy because they need to keep the water hot. This

contributes to the high energy usage of tank water heaters.

However, there is a new type of water heater that is gaining

popularity in the U.S. Tankless water heaters, which have been

used in Japan and Europe for decades, offer many advantages

compared to the conventional water heater.

Aside from keeping the water hot, even if it is not in use, tank water heaters consume energy

due to radiant heat that is lost from the tank. Since these water heaters heat water only when the

hot water is needed, there is no thermal heat that is lost. This means they have lower energy

consumption, which translates into lower electricity costs. They can cut the electric bill up to

30% every year compared to tank water heaters, saving you money.

Not only does this type of water heater save energy and money, but it can also save space in a

home. Since tank water heaters hold around 50 gallons of water, they are bulky and take up too

much space. Tankless units, on the other hand, can be placed anywhere in the house.

Depending on the climate, you have the choice to hang it on the wall, or either outside or inside

the house.

In addition, these heaters do not run out of hot water, because they instantly heat up the needed

water. Conventional water heaters run out of water after a series of use, and it takes another

long period for the units to heat water. Tankless heaters are also more convenient because you

can set the temperature of the water, which makes them safer to use because they reduce the

risk of scalding.

Since these type of water heaters do not store hot water, hard water minerals and sediments do

not readily form in the tanks. This prevents the occurrence of leaks or a rupture, and makes the

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heaters last longer. They can last for 20 years or more, unlike tank water heaters that have a life

span of around 6 to 12 years.

If you would like to learn more about the benefits of installing a tankless water heater in your

home, visit springfieldplumbermo.com for more information.