TANKLESS WATER HEATERS

TANK VS. ON-DEMAND WATER HEATERS

When it comes to traditional and tankless water heaters, it basically boils down to convenience, efficiency, cost, and installation/maintenance. In terms of convenience, you always have hot water at your fingertips in just seconds – no waiting for the tank to heat up the water!

When it comes to efficiency, tankless is the way to go as water is only heated on demand. No wasted heating and energy when your family is sleeping or on vacation, which naturally results in lower costs. In fact, you can expect to save 40% or more on energy costs when compared to how much you would spend with a 50-gallon electric traditional water heater.

HOW DO TANKLESS WATER HEATERS WORK?

If you aren’t familiar with how tankless water heaters work, it’s fairly simple. When you turn the water on, a flow sensor detects cold water flow which causes the computer to signal gas flow to the burner which ignites and immediately heats the cold water in the heat exchanger. This means hot water is delivered almost immediately to your faucets! When finished, you simply turn the water off. Once you turn the water off, no more energy is consumed because the heater shuts down.

BENEFITS OF GOING GREEN

By making one simple change and switching from a traditional tank to a tankless water heater, you and the planet will reap the “green” benefits! As a homeowner, you enjoy substantial energy savings and do your part to reduce carbon emissions. Because there is no large tank as with traditional water heaters, you also help reduce waste in landfills which is where many water tanks go when they no longer function. Considering Noritz tankless water heaters are manufactured with replaceable, recyclable components and often last twice as long as tank water heaters, you can easily see why it makes sense.

Have you decided to make the switch? Our certified technicians are highly qualified and understand the importance of proper installation for the ultimate energy efficiency and operation. How your unit is installed depends on several factors including building code requirements, type of fuel used, climate, and more.

Have questions about tankless water heaters and whether it is the right choice for you? At Haley Mechanical we are dedicated to helping southeast Michigan homeowners run your home in a way that is seamless, energy efficient, comfortable, and better for the world we live in. We invite those in Ann Arbor, Dexter, and surrounding areas to contact us today!