Want Endless Hot Water? Invest in a Tankless Water Heater!

There are a number of good reasons why you should invest in a tankless electric water heater for your home. If you are tired of high gas bills, bulky water heater tanks taking up much needed space or the daily family feuds that erupt over someone using up all the hot water then not only do you need a stress vacation, but also a tankless electric water heater.

Before we begin breaking down the reasons why you need a tankless electric water heater let’s make things a little easier by explaining exactly what it is and how it works. A tankless electric water heater, surprisingly enough, is exactly what it sounds like – a water heating unit that only provides hot water as and when it is required and does not warm or store heated water through the use of a tank. The way tankless electric water heaters work is by activating a set of coils when the unit is turned on. As water moves over these coils it is heated. The temperature set on the control determines how hot the coils should get and how quickly the water moves across the coils.

Now that you know the basics about what tankless electric water heaters are and how they work, let’s look into the reasons that make them a good investment for a home that needs hot water!

Reason 1: Cost One of the biggest draw cards of investing in a tankless electric water heater is the cost factor. Although some people are concerned over the initial outlay when purchasing a water heater, what needs to be understood is how much will be save on a monthly gas or electric bill. First up, if you are currently using gas to heat your water you can immediately subtract the cost of heating your water from your gas bill when you switch to electric heating. The next big saver is based on the efficiency of tankless electric water heaters. If you use around 41 gallons of hot water per day you will you can expect that a tankless electric water heater will be approximately 24%–34% more energy efficient than conventional water heaters. Furthermore, if you install a tankless electric water heater at each hot water outlet you can expect an energy saving of up to 50%.

Reason 2: Effectiveness The next big attraction of a tankless electric water heater is their effectiveness in providing a constant supply of hot water. Although there is an initial delay to receiving the hot water when you turn on the tap, it is only momentary. Once your hot water is flowing, however, you no longer need to be concerned about using up all the hot water before the next person needs it. While this may not seem like a problem in a single person home, for those of you who live in a home of 2 or more people you will appreciate this factor as there will be no more fighting to get to the shower first or getting the blame for being the hot water glutton.

Reason 3: Space When you consider that conventional water heaters generally store between 30 Gal. – 60 Gal. of water, you can’t help wonder where all that water is kept. The answer is simple – a very big tank. The problem with a very big tank is where do you keep it?  No matter where you put your water tank – in a corner, in the attic or in the basement – wouldn’t you rather have the extra floor space? Tankless water heaters do not have a tank, therefore up a large amount of space for you to use. While we have heard many people complain about their bulky water tanks we have never heard anyone complain about having extra space at their disposal.

These are our top three reasons why you should invest in a tankless electric water heater, however if you would like to find out more about our water heaters please do not hesitate to contact Daniels Plumbing for professional, reliable advice.

Call (281) 351-6661 or contact us online for a water heater inspection or to discuss your options for an affordable and dependable hot water heater professionally installed anywhere in Houston by a licensed Daniels Plumbing professional.