Considering tankless water heating
I’ve been looking into tankless water heating for my home.
I’m considering making the switch from a conventional tank to an on-demand water heater.
While tankless water heaters are more expensive to purchase and install, they offer a lot of unique benefits. I like the idea of freeing up some valuable space in the basement. The tank takes up a great deal of room and isn’t attractive. A tankless model is typically the size of a compact suitcase and can be installed just about anywhere. A tank is filled with water that is continually reheated, using quite a bit of energy. With on-demand options, whenever a tap is turned on, the water flows over a heat exchanger. It is heated as needed. There is no waiting for water to heat up and no running short of hot water. Tankless models eliminate standby energy losses, saving a great deal of money on monthly water heating bills. Plus, there is plenty of time to recover the larger investment due to a much longer service life. While tanks tend to rust and wear out, tankless water heaters allow for easy replacement of parts. They can usually be repaired cost-effectively. They avoid the possibility of a ruptured tank and flooded basement. Because the water isn’t sitting in a tank for hours or even days at a time, absorbing contaminants, it is typically much cleaner. My only concern is that tankless water heating won’t be able to keep up with household demand. This type of water heating struggles with multiple points of use. We couldn’t run the dishwasher, wash clothes and take showers at the same time.