Whether you’re moving into a new home or need to upgrade your existing water heater, you have a couple of options. These include a traditional storage tank-style water heater and a tankless water heater. The latter comes along with many great benefits that you should be aware of.
Hot Water On-Demand
Probably the most desirable benefit of a tankless water heater is that it provides hot water on demand. Unlike storage tank water heaters, tankless water heaters don’t preheat the water. They simply wait until you turn on the hot water faucet, and then they heat up the water as they deliver it to your sink or shower. The best part is that you’ll never run out of hot water as you would with a storage-tank water heater.
Longer Lifespan
A tankless water heater should last up to 20 years. Compare this to a traditional storage-tank water heater with its expected lifespan of 10 to 12 years, and it becomes clear just how beneficial this option is. The tankless water heater’s longer lifespan is attributed to the fact that water only flows through it and doesn’t stay inside it like storage tank water heaters. Storage tank water heaters tend to wear out faster because they have excessive sediments and minerals from the water sitting in them.
Less Space
When it comes to comparing the tankless and storage tank water heaters side by side, it becomes overly apparent just how different they are. A storage tank water heater will be comprised of a tall, cylindrical unit that is typically positioned in a basement or utility room. A tankless water heater is much smaller and is comprised of a metal box that is adhered to the wall.
Helpful Water Heater Services
ProMax Water Heaters & Plumbing provides helpful water heater services for the entire Bellevue, WA and surrounding communities. Our expert plumbers can also assist you with all of your plumbing, main water line, toilet, and faucet needs. Contact us today to get the professional plumbing help that you need.
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