Spring is a good time of year to take long, hot showers and steaming, relaxing baths. It is one of the best ways to stay warm during brisk spring days. The only thing holding you back is your access to hot water. It probably iisn’tlimitless. It probably runs out much too fast. Want to know a secret? Your access to hot water could be limitless; you only need to purchase a tankless water heater.

What and How?

So, what exactly are tankless water heaters, and how do they work? Tankless water heaters predictably forgo the use of a large storage tank. Instead, robust heat exchangers are used to raise the water temperature immediately. Often, these heat exchangers are made out of innovative copper coils. Tankless water heaters can be electric, propane or natural gas powered. There are point-of-use heaters and whole-home heaters. Point-of-use heaters are placed near individual outlets, such as the kitchen sink, while whole-home units replace your current heater.

Considerations

Before you run out and switch to a tankless water heater, you should consider several considerations. First, tankless water heaters are typically more expensive than standard water heaters.

This cost can be offset over time because they are more energy efficient. Tankless heaters will immediately start saving you money on your electric bill. It would be best to consider how hot water is used in your home.

Tankless heaters can provide an unlimited, steady flow of hot water to an individual shower, but they will struggle if multiple showers are used simultaneously. To address this, you can use various tankless heaters.

Consider the needs of your home. How many people are using hot water at one time? Are many people prone to taking long showers? Answer these questions to help determine if a tankless heater is right for you.

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