WeldTankless Water Heaters
If you’re looking for an energy-saving alternative to the standard storage tank water heater, we at Affordable Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. recommend you look into a tankless water heater. These water heaters use less energy and last for longer than more conventional models. Reach out to us today to find out more and to schedule an installation.
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How Do Tankless Water Heaters Work and Are They Right for Your Home?
A tankless water heater works as an "on-demand" system, which means that it only heats water and uses power when there is a demand for water somewhere in the house. When a tap turns on and water begins to move through the hot water lines, the movement activates the water heater. As the water passes through the water heater, a heat exchanger allows the heat from gas jets (or electrical heating elements for an electric tankless water heater) to transfer to the water. This process continues, heating more water as long as the water keeps moving. When the tap shuts off, the water heater stops heating.
Whether a tankless water heater is right for your home depends on several factors: the number of people in your household, your daily water use, and how many taps might be on at once. Tankless water heaters tend to work best for smaller households where only one hot water tap is on at a time.
Benefits of Switching to a Tankless Water Heater
There are several major benefits of having a tankless water heater installed:
- Energy savings compared to a storage tank water heater, because there’s no standby heat loss requiring the water heater to continue to use power.
- An unlimited supply of hot water—the water heater will just keep heating up more.
- A long service life that will often outlast traditional water heaters.
- Small size—many tankless water heaters can be mounted on a wall.
Why Tankless Water Heaters Are More Energy Efficient Than Traditional Models
There are two main reasons that tankless water heaters consume less power than standard water heaters:
- They only work when there is a demand for water. A storage tank water heater must work regularly to keep its tank of water at the right temperature.
- They don’t suffer from standby heat loss. The hot water tank of a storage water heater will continually lose heat to the outside air, which forces the water heater to keep turning on to replace the lost heat.
Common Issues With Tankless Water Heaters and How to Prevent Them
Tankless water heaters generally need fewer repairs than storage tank water heaters because they don’t experience the same level of strain or the effects of a large water storage tank. However, they can easily be affected by water quality issues. The best way to avoid this is to have technicians install a water filtration system and water softener that will prevent sediment and minerals from blocking the intakes and outtakes of the water heater. We recommend you arrange for strict annual maintenance for your tankless water heater with Affordable Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. to help avoid limescale build-up and to avoid other problems.
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