Why Switch to a Tankless Water Heater

Though fortunately, that’s not the case with tankless water heaters. A tankless option only provides hot water when needed, increasing your home’s energy efficiency. Thus, a tankless heater can significantly reduce your utility cost. The pros at Advantage Air HVAC are here to answer your questions about the advantages of tankless water heaters and help you make the switch.

How Do They Work?

Tankless heaters heat water as it is being used. A natural gas burner or an electric heating component is used to power a heat exchanger that warms water as it flows through. While the initial cost of a tankless water heater is higher, the savings on utility costs will quickly make up that difference. Tankless heaters also have a much longer lifespan than traditional ones; you can expect your tankless water to last between 18 and 20 years with proper care and maintenance. On the other hand, a conventional tank-style water heater generally lasts 10-13 years.

A water heater without a tank also eliminates “standby loss,” or the energy wasted when your water heater starts to heat the tank of water after it has cooled. This process occurs even when you aren’t home and drives up your utility costs.

What About Maintenance?

Tankless water heaters require very little maintenance, but if your heater shows signs of needing repair, you want to get that taken care of quickly to prevent long-term damage. Signs that your tankless water heater may need repair include:

• Your water isn’t heating at all or not heating enough
• Your hot water is cloudy or has a foul odor
• The tank itself is leaking or making noise

We have plenty of expert technicians on staff who are ready to help you with any maintenance. So, when it is time for your tankless system to get a repair, don’t worry about who you need to call.

Saving Space

You can save significant space by switching to a tankless heater. Traditional water heaters have tanks that hold between 40-60 gallons and average 60” high by 24” wide. Compare that to a tankless water heater that measures 28” tall, 20” wide, and 10” deep.

A Safer Option

In addition to all the other benefits of tankless-style water heaters, they are also a safer choice. Since there is no actual tank, there is zero risk of your water heater tank exploding. If you have hard water, a tank water heater will eventually begin to erode, and the sediment from this will settle and finally run through water lines to the water in your home. With a tankless water heater, there is no chance for this sediment to form.

Contact Us

Hopefully, this information will help you make the best water heater choice for your home. If you have more questions, contact the team at Advantage Air HVAC. We have over 30 years of industry experience and are happy to help. You can count on us for water heater installation, routine maintenance, and repairs. We’re located in Lexington, KY, and are happy to serve the areas of Versailles, Winchester, Georgetown, Paris, Wilmore, and Nicholasville, KY.