What is a tankless water heater?
Tankless water heaters produce an unlimited amount of hot water, cut down on utility costs, and they take up very little room. Plus, they’re much safer and have a longer lifespan than traditional water heating tanks.
Why Should My Family Get a Tankless Water Heater?
In this video, Cure All Plumbing describes why a tankless water heater works perfectly in a family home. Never run out of hot water again and save water.
Pros and Cons of Tankless Water Heaters
Tankless water heater pros
Lower utility costs
Absolutely zero risk of a tank exploding
Takes up less space; great for smaller homes/apartments
Unlimited supply of hot water
Lifetime of 20+ years
tankless water heater cons
Takes specific dialing to get lukewarm water
High upfront cost for unit and installation
Takes a moment for water to heat on demand
No hot water in a power outage
Inconsistent water temperature if multiple taps/appliances are in use simultaneously
When and How to Service Your Tankless Water Heater
Tankless water heaters need to be serviced about once a year, and maybe even more often if you have extremely hard water running through it. The heating elements run very hot and they’ll break down chemicals and hard metals; causing them to collect near the elements in your tankless water heater.
If you’d like to perform maintenance on the tankless water heater, essentially, you’ll need to clean it from mineral deposit build up. Vinegar works great. It’s also not a bad idea to have it cleaned and inspected by a professional once a year.
Frequently Asked Questions
+ How much money will a tankless water heater save me?
It really depends on how large your previous water heater tank was and how it was heated. If your current tank water heater holds several dozen gallons and keeps it warm throughout the day, you’re going to save a lot on utilities. If you have a small tank heater, maybe don’t expect gigantic savings. If it was heated with gas or electricity, you can expect that portion of your bill to be more affordable in the coming months.
+ Which tankless water heater is best, gas or electric?
This really depends on what you’d like to burn as a fuel to heat the water. Electricity is quick and easy, but you will also not have any water during a power outage. Gas is also simple, but keep in mind you’ll also need to run a gas line to your water heater.
+ What’s a cold water sandwich?
If you’ve never experienced a shower heated by a tankless water before, you might think the temperatures are sporadic. For example, if someone took a shower before you and then you hopped in afterwards to shower, you would feel the remainder of the hot water before, the cold water that hasn’t been heated, followed by the hot water you dialed for. That’s the cold water sandwich! The easiest way to avoid this is to just let the cold water pass and for the tankless water heater to heat the water for your shower.
+ How much do tankless water heaters cost?
At Cure All Plumbing, tankless water heater systems tend to run between $3,200 - $3,800. This not only includes your tankless water heater, but also a 15 year manufactur's warranty, disposal of your old unit, and a full hook-up to your new tankless water heater system.
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Ready to save on your utility bills and have endless hot water? Cure All Plumbing can help you find the tankless water heater of your dreams and install it. Regain some closet space today from that tank and call Cure All Plumbing!