Top Reasons for Choosing a Tankless Water Heater

Are you tired of running out of hot water when you're in the shower? Or perhaps you're looking for more energy-efficient ways to consume hot water in your home? A tankless water heating system may be the perfect solution for you, as it offers many advantages over conventional water heaters.

Here are just a few of the reasons you might want to consider installing a tankless water heater:

Tankless Water Heaters Can Help Reduce Your Water Heating Costs

One of the big bonuses of tankless water heaters is the energy efficiency they offer. Tankless water heaters use natural or propane gas to heat water on-demand. They commence the heating process when they initially detect water flow, and once the demand for water ends, these units just shut down. No energy is used once the water stops flowing through the system's copper heat exchanger. A tankless water heater has no hot water storage, and therefore offers no chance for thermal heat loss, so you're looking at energy savings of up to 40 percent.

In contrast, when you consider traditional water heaters, anywhere from 20 to 40 percent of the energy they consume is wasted through heat loss from the storage tank.

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You Never Run Out of Hot Water

Tankless water heaters work by heating up water instantly, on-demand. They can run all day long if you need them to, and they will always supply you with hot water for all your needs – whether that's bathing, cooking, washing dishes, doing the laundry or any other task that requires hot water.

Conventional water heaters, however, are notorious for running out of hot water – sometimes when you need it most – and then taking a long time to heat the water back up again.

Tankless Water Heaters Last Several Years

Tankless water heaters typically have a lifespan of 20 years or more in residential applications. Compare that with the six-to-12-year life span of a conventional hot water heater, and you will see that the tankless system offers much better long-term value.

Did you know that if you replace your old water heater, you may be able to get back some of what you spent through federal or provincial rebates? Learn more about government grants for new tankless water heaters.

Temperature Controls Can Help Reduce Scalding Risks

Most traditional water heaters have to be set at a very high temperature, which not only wastes energy, but also poses a scalding risk, particularly for small children and the elderly. However, modern tankless water heaters feature a digital controller, which can give you precise control over the output water temperature, allowing you to set it to much safer and more comfortable levels.

If you're in the market for a new hot water heater, contact Rodman's Heating and Air Conditioning. We carry Rinnai tankless water heaters, and we can help you choose the model that's right for your home.