Electric Tankless Water Heater
A
huge advantage of the electric tankless water heater is that hot water
is always readily available! You can literally shower all day and not
run out of hot water. There is a method to deciding what type of
electric tankless water heater you need. This is determined by how many
sources of hot water you need at any one time. Example- if you want to
have a shower while running the dishwasher or a couple of showers at a
time you must
get a unit that can accommodate that amount of water at once. The
amount of hot water is always unlimited though the more sources of hot
water needed at one time, the larger the model required to handle the
need. Generally the most popular size is for one shower at a time,
though hot water is continuously available shower, after shower, after
shower. Discuss your needs with a sales associate before purchasing
your electric tankless water heater system. Be sure to inquire about
both the electric tankless water heater and its counterpart, the gas
tankless water heater system( both have their pros and cons).
Electric tankless water heaters are the most popular type of tankless
hot water heater systems and require no venting. The unit is hard wired
into the wall where your current storage tank hot water heater is
located, usually in the basement. This frees up valuable floor space
and does not pose a safety threat to young children and pets. Most
electric tankless water
heaters are made to be installed indoors. The water heater unit is
powered by electricity therefore require hook up to a breaker. This
must be indoors and protected from weather extremes( snow, rain, etc).
Storage tank hot water heater collect minerals from the water over time
and become less efficient as this occurs. With the electric tankless
water heater there is no place for the minerals to collect because the
water is continuously running through the system, not sitting stagnant.
Electric tankless water heaters are designed to work efficiently for 20
years or
longer so you may never need to replace the unit in your current home.
Storage tank water heaters have a life expectancy of 10-15 years and
often cause massive water damage due to corrosion and water leakage. If
you have hard water and use a water softener, this can be installed
with your electric tankless water heater.
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