What is a tankless water heater?

A tankless water heater is a major appliance that heats water as it is needed. For this reason, it is often referred to as an "on demand" or "instant"  water heater. The standard storage tank water heaters keep water heated whether or not the water is about to get used. Storage tank water heaters expend energy to heat new water as hot water is used AND storage tank water heaters also reheat water that has not been used but has cooled inside the tank. On the other hand, a tankless water heater only uses energy to heat water as it is needed. The energy savings using a tankless water heater vs a standard tank type is approximately 20 - 45%  as it relates to (heating water).

When tankless water heaters first began showing up in homes in the U.S. about 20 years ago -- they were quite expensive.  Only in the past few years has the market become more competetive, which in turn has greatly stimulated the pricing and quality. We now have tankless water heaters available at a fraction of the original cost making them very affordable for just about anyone today.

Selecting a tankless water heater

It's very important that you know what size and type of tankless water heater will fit your needs best. We'd like for you to take a moment and review our list of factors you should consider before making a purchase.   How Do I Choose?

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