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Tankless vs. Traditional Water Heaters

Which type of water heater should you choose, tankless or traditional? Learn the benefits on our blog.

 

tankless water heaterHomeowners must make a number of decisions when it comes to maintaining and upgrading their homes. Do they want an electric or gas stove? Should they have a tub/shower combo or a walk-in shower? While these are some of the more common things homeowners think about, there are some things that they normally wouldn’t consider, such as a traditional water heater vs. a tankless water heater.

There are some key differences that homeowners must understand regarding each type of water heater. The information below can help you determine which type of water heater is right for you.

Traditional Water Heaters

These are the big tanks you often find in a closet or the garage of a home. It has a furnace that heats and stores water until it is ready to be used. It triggers once the faucet is turned on and may take some time to heat up, causing delayed access to hot water. It also requires the use of more energy and gas to heat the water up. Because the water sits inside the metal tank for extended periods of time, it can also cause rust to form, which can sometimes travel through the pipes and into the shower or sink. This can be quite troublesome for homeowners to endure.

Tankless Water Heaters

Tankless water heaters are much smaller, usually just involving a panel on the wall were the traditional water heater once was. This system creates an instant and endless supply of hot water. This means no waiting, and a big savings on utility bills due to less energy being used to heat the water. These units also avoid the rust of a traditional water heater and cost less to maintain and repair. Additionally, tankless water heaters allow for more storage space in the area where the tank used to sit. Tankless water heaters are most often the more effective option because it helps save time, money, and space.

No matter which option the homeowner chooses, it is important to make sure a professional plumber is there to help whenever something needs to be installed or repaired. At Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling, our knowledgeable Ohio and Indiana plumbing experts can assist you with the installation of a tankless water heater or repair your traditional water heater. We can help you with the right fix no matter what your needs.

Need plumbing services for your water heater? Call our team today.

 

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