Are you interested in saving money on your current water, electricity, and gas bills? Do you want to do your part to contribute to energy saving efforts to help the environment? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you should consider switching to a tankless gas water heater.
Comparison:
Traditional hot water heaters store a certain amount of water and must constantly heat and reheat that water. This results in what is called standby heat loss as the water is waiting to be used. In contrast, tankless gas water heaters only turn on when you turn on the faucet to get hot water; they shut off when you turn off the faucet. This causes less energy to be used since all that is needed is enough for the hot water on demand at that moment. Energy is not wasted reheating stored water. You wouldn’t heat or cool your home when you’re on vacation so why heat your water when you’re away or asleep? All of the energy that is saved equals more money for you and less harm to the environment.
Tankless gas water heaters provide an endless supply of hot water since they heat on demand. A traditional hot water heat can only heat the amount of water that it can hold. Tankless gas water heaters have a lifespan of around 20 years and have decreased risks of bursting pipes and leaking since no water reserves are stored in the pipes.
Installation:
Tankless gas water heaters are typically more powerful than electric heaters, but before you purchase and install a tankless gas water heart, consider the type of gas and venting requirements of your home. You will need to determine whether your home uses natural gas or propane. You may want to have a professional out to examine your current gas line to ensure that it will meet the requirements of your new tankless gas water heater.
Additionally, consider the various points where you use hot water. Are you looking for a tankless gas water heater that will heat the water for a bathroom sink (single point usage), the whole bathroom (multipoint usage), or your entire house (whole house usage)?