6 Reasons You Should Consider a Tankless Water Heater

Converting your water heater to a tankless model is a valuable upgrade for any home. These units last longer, use less energy, offer endless hot water, and can reduce utility bills. This guide details the many benefits of converting to a tankless water heater, including reduced maintenance, increased energy efficiency, lower utility bills, and more.

Energy Efficiency

While a traditional tank water heater heats water continuously, Pickett Home Services uses tankless water heaters that heat only as much water as needed, when it is needed. By heating water on demand, tankless units can reduce energy use by 24% to 34% compared with traditional water heater tanks.

Lower Utility Bills

Since tankless water heaters use less energy, they can also lower your utility bills. Because they improve energy efficiency water heaters can conserve more energy than traditional tank models and simultaneously service every high-demand point in your home, such as the bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room.

Extended Life Span

On average, tankless water heaters last 5 to 10 years longer than tank water heaters. With proper maintenance, a tankless water heater can offer up to 20 years of lasting use. Reducing your investment in replacements.

Endless Hot Water

Households using a traditional tank water heater may run out of hot water because the home’s entire supply is stored in the tank. On the other hand, the heating elements in tankless units heat water just when it is needed, for as long as required, offering continuous hot water.

Save Space

Most traditional tanks hold between 40 to 60 gallons of water and usually measure about 60 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Since tankless water heaters are much smaller, they take up far less space in your home. Their standard size is 28 inches tall by 20 inches wide and 10 inches deep.

Less Maintenance

Water heater tanks generally require annual maintenance, and in some regions, they need to be serviced every six months. Alternatively, tankless water heaters require very little upkeep. Depending on the quality of your water supply, they can sustain full function for four to five years without maintenance.   

If you live in an area with hard water, an annual cleaning is still recommended to remove mineral buildup near the heating element. This standard maintenance is easy to perform: use a vinegar solution to flush the unit for 60 minutes and remove any lingering sediment.   

Pickett Home Services provides the most efficient, reliable options for your home. Now that you see the benefits of tankless water heaters, contact one of our master plumbers today to learn more about our installation process.