Have you ever had your shower suddenly turn ice cold because someone turned on the dishwasher, or had to yell at someone to stop flushing the toilet while you were rinsing shampoo out of your hair? It is a classic household battle. Most of us just accept it as a normal part of life, but if you really think about it, the way we heat water in our homes is pretty bizarre.
You would never leave your car idling in the driveway 24 hours a day just so it is warm when you finally get in to drive. Yet, that is exactly what a traditional hot water tank does. It sits in your basement, burning energy to heat and reheat the same water all day and night, even when you are fast asleep or at work. If you’re tired of the high utility bills, lukewarm showers, and the amount of space your water tank takes up, it might be time to switch to a tankless system.
The biggest difference you will notice with a tankless system is that you will simply never run out of hot water again. Traditional tanks hold a set amount of water. Once your family uses it up, you are stuck waiting for the tank to slowly refill and reheat. A tankless system, on the other hand, works on demand. It only heats the water when you actually turn on a faucet, warming it up instantly as it flows through the unit.
This means the hot water never stops. You can run the dishwasher, do a load of laundry, and have someone take a long, hot shower all at the same time without anyone shivering. Because a tankless system only turns on when you need it, it is incredibly energy efficient. You are no longer paying to keep a massive tank of water hot while you are away at work or out of town for the weekend.
As a bonus, tankless water heaters are incredibly compact and mount directly to the wall. They are about the size of a small suitcase, which means you can tuck them away just about anywhere. They can easily fit into tight closets, pantries, or small crawlspaces, completely freeing up the floor space beneath them. This is a massive win for smaller homes, apartments, or anyone looking to maximize their finished basement space.
Give the team at Affordable Heating and Cooling a call today. We will help you look at your home’s layout, evaluate your hot water needs, and find the perfect wall-mounted tankless system for your space and your budget.