Thursday, February 14, 2013

Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters: The Good and The Bad


Here is a quick and simple comparison between tank and tankless water heaters from Incredible Renovations

The Good
  • Tankless water heaters are about 10 to 20% more energy efficient than traditional tank water heaters.
  • Tankless water heaters can take up less space than tank water heaters.
  • Tankless water heaters typically outlast tank water heaters.
  • Tankless water heaters don`t use energy until hot water is being used.
The Bad
  • Tankless water heaters cost roughly two to three times more than tank water heaters.
  • Due to the initial high cost of buying a tankless water heater, it could take about 20 years in order to start saving money when switching from a tank water heater. By then, the heater will need replacing.
  • Tankless water heaters work best when only one water tap is using hot water.
  • If water taps are far apart from each other, it is recommended to buy another tankless water heater.
  • Water does not instantly heat up when using a tankless water heater, but does with a tank heater.
  • With tankless water heaters, water may not heat up if water is only trickling out of the tap.
  • Tankless water heaters require yearly maintenance in order to remain efficient.
Sources:
http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/sustain_plts/reports/green_home_guide_final.pdf
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/appliances/heating-cooling-and-air/water-heaters/tankless-water-heaters/overview/tankless-water-heaters-ov.htm
http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2011/02/tankless-water-heaters/

For more information:  www.incrediblerenovations.com

By John Pustelnik


 
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19 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 15, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    I wish that the water heaters in Calgary were more simple to work on. The companies here make some weird models.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 15, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Thanks for sharing. I'd love to learn more about these tankless water heater in Calgary. I have heard really good things about them.

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    Great information. I think I may change to a tankless water heater.

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    Thanks for the info. I don't like taking cold showers. That's why I'm looking for hot water tanks in Edmonton any suggestions?

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    Those are some good points about the different kinds of water heaters you brought up on your list. I will show this to my husband and see what he thinks. I'm just glad I can turn the knob to hot and hot water comes out.
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