Tankless Water Heaters Blog

In this video, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing owner Dan Gagne talks about the benefits of Noritz tankless hot water heaters sold exclusively by Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. Whether size or space is an issue, dependability and quality are a top priority, you want hot water only when you need it, or you’re simply interested in saving energy and dollars, watch and learn why you should consider replacing your tank-style hot water heater with a Nortiz from BFP.

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)?

In today’s increasingly green society, people are always looking for ways not only to help the environment but also to save a buck in the process. The purpose behind creating energy efficient appliances is two-fold: save energy to help the planet and save money to help the wallet.

An increasingly popular way to meet both demands is by using tankless hot water heaters. These are also called flash heaters, instantaneous heaters, or on demand heaters. Unlike traditional hot water heaters, which store and continually heat and reheat water, tankless hot water heaters heat water on demand, only when it is needed and only at the direct site in which the hot water will be used. This reduces what is called standby heat loss.

Tankless hot water heaters are typically installed at various points of usage throughout a home or building. Because they only supply water to the needed area, they are able to provide a steady and continuous stream of hot water by heating the water as it flows. This in turn saves energy and thereby cuts down on heating expenses.

With traditional central hot water heaters, the water that is leftover in the pipes cools down and takes longer to reheat whereas tankless hot water heaters do not leave leftover water in the pipes. The absence of stored water also cuts the risk of water leakage and flooding caused by bursting pipes.

There are both point-of-use and whole house versions of tankless hot water heaters. It is important to consider which one is most useful and meets the current hot water usage needs of your home or building before purchase and installation. Both types use the same method of heating. Cold water enters the heating unit and is heated by a heating element that is turned on by a flow-activated switch.

When accurately sized and installed, tankless hot water heaters can save quite a bit of energy and money for any household.

With the invention of the tankless hot water heater, many homeowners are throwing out old water heater solutions when it comes time to call for a replacement or new installation service. In fact, going tankless is more than just a passing fad when it comes to water heaters. Homeowners are discovers the benefits of tankless water solutions, and are trading in their traditional and costly hot water heaters.

One of the main benefits of a tankless hot water hearter is their cost effectiveness. When energy expenses can account for more that 25% of the overall household expenses when a regular water heater is in use, it’s no wonder why many homeowners are making the switch to tankless heaters. In fact, many homeowners are gracious to learn that they can save around 40% to 50% on their hot water expenses when they use a tankless heater. This alone is worth the effort and cost it takes to install a tankless hot water heater. This could mean more than an $8999 saving over a 20-year period.

With droughts occurring all over the world, water conservation is becoming an important thing for every family to consider when it comes to daily water usage. While waiting for water to get hot, it is estimated that more than 6 gallons of water are lost each time. If you multiply this number by the members in your household and the number of times each day or week each member waits for hot water, then it is not hard to see that thousands of gallons of water are being wasted each year. Not only is this detrimental to the environment, but it is also a waste of money for residential owners. Electric tankless solutions solve this problem by offering immediate hot water as soon as faucets are turned on.

Unlike a gas water heater and even an electric water heater, the tankless heater is more efficient, reliable, and cost effective no matter how you look at it. Furthermore, with two-year test drives, discounts on service and repair from The Ben Franklin Society, and full U-Win guarantees, having a tankless hot water heater installed is a simple-green solution for homeowners concerned with conservation in the budget and environment.