Why You Should Switch to a Tankless Water Heater [infographic]

Posted: Aug 13, 2013
Author: Minyard Plumbing, Inc.

Tankless water heaters have become an item of popular demand in the last several years. Why are people choosing to switch to a tankless water heater? There are many reasons that would make it worth your money to invest in one of these revolutionary devices.

• Tankless water heaters heat up water as needed for as long as you need rather than storing the water in a tank. This can save you the trouble of possibly running out of hot water when the tank reserve is empty
• The tankless system shuts down when hot water is not in use. This will save on the cost of having a tank of water constantly reheated, yet sitting idle the majority of the time.
• Tankless water heaters take up much less room than a tank water heater. This gives you extra space in your garage, shed, or wherever your water heater is located.
• A tankless water heating system is much more energy efficient. If you are making upgrades to your house, or if you simply want to save energy, a tankless water heater is probably right for you.
• While investing in a tankless water heater may seem like a high investment at the outset, in the end, it saves you money just by cutting back on the energy costs you use up with a traditional water heater.
• A tankless water heater has an average life of 20 years, whereas traditional water heaters last about 12 years on average, also making the investment worthwhile.
• You can choose to get gas or electric tankless water heaters, which means the system will work for your home, no matter what type of energy you use.
• A tankless water heater is easier to drain in case of emergency or when cleaning. If you happen to get a water heater leak, the smaller tankless water heaters would do much less damage than a tank water heater could do with the amount of water it stores.

Whether you are making your home more eco-friendly or you are trying to save on energy costs, a tankless water heater is the way to go as a step in the right direction for your convenience, your budget, and the environment.