The Truth About Tankless Water Heaters

Have you ever taken a shower and run out of hot water? Then you should replace your water heater with a new tankless one. The tankless water heater will give you instant access to hot water at any time through out the day.

• Tankless water heaters can be up to forty percent more energy efficient than the conventional water heater.


• The tankless water heater works on demand by generating hot water immediately when you open the hot water faucet. The unit then shuts off when the faucet is closed. There is no storage of hot water and no constant heating and re-heating of water so your not wasting energy.


• Gas tankless water heaters can’t be installed in a bedroom, bathroom, mobile home, or any confined living space kept closed. The combustion air requirement applies to where air is drawn from within the room the water heater is installed. All indoor installations should be a minimum volume of fifty cubic feet per one thousand Btu’s and hour rated input.


• Electric tank water heater or sometimes called mini tank water heaters are the easiest to install, as there is no need for venting as the gas models. They are similar to the standard hot water heaters and require one twenty volts of power which is standard for homes.


• The average life expectancy of a tankless water heater is twenty years. You can use your washing machine, dishwasher and shower at the same time without running out of hot water. Just by installing one of these units you can save fifty percent off your utility cost.