All water heaters have a life expectancy. If a homeowner’s water heater is ready to go and they need to purchase a new one, they have two options. They can either have a traditional water heater installed or a tankless Water Heaters Fort Wayne IN. Before the homeowner makes the decision, they should know the pros and cons of each type.
Traditional Water Heaters
A traditional water heater will store and keep 30 to 50 gallons of water heated at all times. When the tank empties, the tank would refill and reheat again.
Pros:
• The cost to install a traditional water heater is half of what it would cost to install a tankless water heater.
Traditional water heaters are easy to install.
Cons:
• The water heater is always running so there is always hot water in the tank when you need it. This can result in high energy bills.
Traditional water heaters take up a great deal of space.
The hot water can run out.
Traditional water heaters last 10 to 15 years, which is much shorter than the lifespan of a tankless water heater.
Tankless Water Heaters
A tankless water heater will use either electricity or gas to heat cold water on demand. There is no large tank to keep hot.
Pros:
• Because tankless water heaters heat the water on demand, they only need to run when the hot water is actually needed. This is an energy saver.
Tankless water heaters take up very little space. They can be installed in a closet or outside on a wall.
Tankless water heaters can last for over 20 years. This is twice as long as a traditional water heater.
Homeowners never need to worry about running out of hot water since it heats on demand.
Cons:
• The initial cost of a tankless water heater is higher than a traditional water heater. Depending on the brand, it can cost twice to three times as much.
The installation of a tankless water heater can be expensive. If the homeowner is going from a traditional water heater to a tankless unit, the area may need to be retrofitted, which can be very costly.
For more information on the two types of Water Heaters Fort Wayne, contact Brockman Heating & Air Conditioning.
