If you have an older home, you might be used to the standard tank-style water heater taking up valuable floor space in your basement. However, if you’re thinking about upgrading to a more efficient water heater, our team at McLaughlin Plumbing Inc encourages you to consider tankless water heaters.
Tankless water heaters offer some significant advantages when compared to traditional water heater models, and our skilled plumbers can help you choose the right one for your unique property. Below, we’ll go over just a few main benefits investing in tankless water heaters.
- Unlimited Hot Water. Traditional water heaters store a limited amount of hot water in their tanks, and when that hot water runs out, you’re out of luck. If you never want to face a cold shower again, a tankless water heater is designed to heat up water as it flows through the system, giving homeowners an unlimited supply of hot water.
- Greater Energy Efficiency. Standard tank-style water heaters store hot water at all times, and the constant reheating process can lead to a lot of additional energy usage. Tankless water heaters only activate when they need to heat water, which can reduce energy usage and lower utility costs for homeowners.
- Longer Lifespan. Tankless water heaters can last for 20 years or more with routine maintenance, whereas standard water heaters only last for 10 to 15 years.
- Reduced Chance of Water Damage. If a standard water heater’s tank fails or becomes damaged, it can cause a significant amount of water damage to your property. Since tankless water heaters don’t store water in the same way, the chances of significant water damage are dramatically reduced.