Summer Vacation and Savings for Your Tankless Water Heater

Summer vacations are in full swing, and while you may be taking a day off, your traditional water heater is not. Even when you’re not home, your traditional water heater is making sure it has a tank full of hot water ready. Which you can imagine takes a bit of energy and money.

While a traditional water heater can be more affordable initially, the cost savings can add up. According to the US Department of Energy, homes with tankless water heaters can see energy saves of up to 34%. Check out these other advantages of a tankless water heater to decide if it could be a good option for your home.

Traditional Water Heater: a traditional water heater keeps a ready supply of hot water from 20 to 80 gallons depending on the size of the tank.When you turn on the hot water tap the tank releases hot water from the top and then feeds cold water into the bottom of the tank. The cold water then slowly heats up to the set temperature and is kept at that temperature until there is more demand.

Tankless Water Heater: as implied, a tankless water heater works without the use of a storage tank. When you turn on hot water, the system draws cold water into the heater and warms it up to the desired temperature. This offers benefits like:

• Reduced energy consumption, lowering bills

• An endless supply of hot water

• Reduced water waste

• Longer lifespan

Is a tankless water heater right for you? While the best person to help you make this decision is an experienced plumber, you can ask yourself the following questions to help you come to a decision.

• Are long-term savings my top priority? A tankless water heater will have long-term savings and can balance out the higher upfront costs.

• Am I short on cash right now? A traditional tank water heater is a cheaper upfront option.

• Are energy savings a top priority? A tankless water heater is designed to eliminate the need to continuously work (use energy) to keep water heated.

If you need a water heater replacement, Abel Plumbing will review your home and family needs and recommend the best water heater replacement system for you. And we’ll get it installed promptly! Reach out to us here or give us a call at (763)-682-4105.