Tankless Water Heaters: Make the Switch

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Tankless Water Heaters: Make the Switch

Are you looking for a steady supply of hot water?

Is the idea of constantly heating your water in your basement via a big tank sounds inefficient as well as wasteful to you?

One of the basic necessities for Canadian homes and businesses are water heaters. Who does not want to save both space and money on bills in the long run while enjoying the comfort of having hot water anytime we need it? If it is something you also want, then you should upgrade to a tankless water heater!

Why are tankless water heaters famous nowadays?

This type of water heater functions by directly heating water as opposed to a traditional water heater where a large water storing tank is being utilized. It is also known as instantaneous or demand-type water heater in some regions. Tankless water heaters can use electricity or natural gas, and they are best for use of lukewarm or hot water for different areas such as showers, dishwashers, lavatory faucets, kitchen sinks, laundry machines, etc. They are great in saving both gas and electricity and they potentially provide endless supply of hot water – great for feeding multiple and showers or faucets simultaneously.

Tankless water heaters are also suitable for commercial properties with higher water demand.

Benefits of Tankless Water Heaters

ENERGY-EFFICIENT

How are tankless water heaters energy-efficient, you ask? They only consume electricity when there is a need for hot water. Traditional water heaters, on the other hand, continuously use energy to keep a reserve of hot water. Consumer reports revealed that tankless water heaters are 20% more energy efficient than traditional ones – thus, it can help you save your energy bills every month.

The Navien natural gas tankless water heater has 97% efficiency rate. Its sealed combustion chamber uses the air outside instead of the air inside your home, which you already paid for.

Though the initial investment on a tankless water heater costs much higher than any traditional water heater, you can still save more annually with tankless water heaters.

LESS DOWNTIME

There are businesses that need hot water as part of the services they provide to the clients – say, a necessity. So, if your demand is high, you cannot afford to have downtime if you run out of hot water. Instead of having limited gallons a storage tank can hold, go for an infinite amount of hot water. Just think about hair salons, spas, hotels or even restaurants – it will be disastrous if they run out of hot water.

Tankless technology ensures that such situations can be avoided.

SPACE SAVER

Let’s admit it, traditional water heater tanks are voluminous contraptions. Tankless units, on the other hand, have a small footprint as compared to their traditional counterparts. They are also lightweight enough to wall mount, giving you the freedom to lose a mechanical room for water heating.

Tankless water heaters can also be tucked away in basements, utility closets, attics, or even outside.

If you are interested in having a tankless water heater unit installed in your home or business, feel free to give us a call at 1.844.894.6832!