On today's show, Richard and John discuss the different features of some tankless water heaters on the market, and what you can do to make your transition to tankless as painless as possible.
If you’re looking to save money on your energy bills and add the convenience of “on-demand” hot water to your home, call the tankless water heaters in Houston experts at Nick’s Plumbing and Sewer Services.
For generations, the water heater has been the big, ugly metal cylinder in the garage that makes noise. One of the most interesting innovations to come along for the home in the last decade is the tankless hot-water heater.
Tankless water heaters in Houston are also known as “on-demand” water heaters, as they provide hot water only as it is needed. Tankless units do not require the use of “stand-by” energy to continuously heat a tank full of water, which can save you money on energy bills.
When a hot water tap is turned on, cold water enters through a supply pipe to the water heater. A gas burner or electric element heats the water. This allows the water heater to provide an “unlimited” supply of hot water. The terms “immediate hot water” and “unlimited hot water” come with a caveat, however, as it takes a few seconds for the burner to fire, then heat the element, and push the cold water sitting in the pipes out.
Regarding “unlimited” hot water, a typical tankless water heaters in Houston will provide between 5 to 10 gallons of hot water per minute. Larger households may want to consider either adding a second tankless water heater for appliances, or for other simultaneous hot water supplies like showers. Yes, the unit will provide a steady flow of hot water for an unlimited time, however, the size of the unit will determine just how much hot water is available.
The initial cost of a tankless water heater is greater than that of a conventional storage tank water heater, however, tankless water heaters will typically last longer and have lower operating costs. The amount you save in not heating 50 gallons of water around the clock will start to add up. The average tankless water heater has a life expectancy of 14 – 20 years. In contrast, storage tank water heaters have an average life expectancy of only 7 – 10 years.
For even more information you can take a look at our blog post: Tankless Water Heaters vs Traditional Water Heaters. To help determine what the best tankless water heater in Houston option is for you and your home, call Nick’s Plumbing and Sewer Services today. 713-868-9907
