While many homeowners naturally don’t think about their water heater as much during summer as they do during winter, that doesn’t mean this item is no longer a home concern. In fact, it’s during the summer that certain modern upgrades in this realm, namely tankless water heaters, often show the largest increases in efficiency over older, more traditional models. Here are some tankless water heater benefits for summer and why this upgrade is ideal for your home.
How is a tankless water heater different?
Traditional water heaters work by storing a supply of constantly hot water. When hot water taps are turned on, this water is released – and cold water replaces it within the tank, which begins to re-heat immediately. This heating process takes time, which is why homes can “run out” of hot water when using too much at a time.
Tankless heaters, on the other hand, work without a storage tank. They feature a heating element that directly warms the water anytime a tap is opened. So, you will NEVER RUN OUT OF HOT WATER AGAIN! Take a shower, wash laundry, do dishes, all at the same time and still have enough hot water for them all.
Do tankless water heaters save you money?
They sure do. Tankless water heaters are anywhere from 24 to 34 percent more efficient for homes that use under 41 gallons of water daily, per the US Department of Energy. For homes that use larger amounts of water, over 80 gallons per day, tankless heaters offer energy improvements between eight and 14 percent. This is mainly due to the lack of a major power source constantly heating the water.
In addition, tankless water heaters tend to last a long time. They can work for up to 20 years with standard maintenance.
What are some of the tankless water heater benefits for summer?
- Lack of constant use: Whether you are taking long vacations or a quick getaway, a tankless water heater lies dormant during these periods, using no energy. Traditional water heaters, on the other hand, have to use enough energy to maintain the full tank of water through the entire period while you’re gone.
- High Usage: On the opposite end of the spectrum, the nature of tankless water heating makes it very attractive for use in situations where large amounts of hot water are needed in a short period of time; for example, everyone comes in from a day spent outdoors and you all need to clean up and take showers one right after another… tankless water heaters will produce hot water to meet whatever demand.
- Space: Tankless water heaters are also a great choice when it comes to their size as they take up far less space in the basement, attic or other location where they are installed; they are also a great option for vacation homes or secondary properties due to this, and again, you’re not using any energy or incurring related costs when you aren’t at this location.
For more on tankless water heater benefits for summer and why they are a great option for your home, or to learn about any of our cooling, heating, plumbing, electrical, indoor air quality, or propane services, speak to the pro staff at Total Mechanical Systems today. We look forward to working with you!
Sources: https://expertservicesutah.com/summer-benefits-of-tankless-water-heaters/, http://www.wvpropanegas.org/documents/Think%20Safety/2012/ThinkSafety_2012_Summer.pdf
