Water Heaters- Gas, Electric & Tankless

 WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TANKLESS WATER HEATER AND A CONVENTIONAL HEATER?

TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
Running out of hot water in your home is inconvenient and can be very uncomfortable. If your water heater does not produce enough hot water for your household, you might consider adding a tankless water heater. The peace-of-mind and cost savings are just two of the benefits you will get one of these units.

REGULAR WATER HEATERS
Conventional water heaters often have a common trait of running out of hot water too soon. In a typical unit, the water is heated and stored hot until you use it. If you require more hot water than it can store, such as when you take a shower while running the washing machine, your shower experience is going to be cooler than expected. You must wait for the unit to refill and then reheat the new water before you can have heat again.

HOT WATER ON DEMAND
With a tankless water heater, the hot water is not stored but heated as you need it. This way you have the water temperature you need whether you are washing your hands or running several appliances at once. Because the hot water is not sitting in a tank needing to be constantly hot, energy is not wasted while the water is not in use. This saves energy which translates into savings on your monthly bill. The difference can be especially noticeable if you were to be out of town for a week. You won’t be paying for unused water to be heated and just sit in your tank. Also you will not be burdened with shutting off the water heater when you leave and then re-lighting the pilot when you returned from a trip.

Have your hot water when you want it. In the wintertime, you will no longer have to standby in the cold waiting for the water to warm up. Remember, you are paying for all that water running from your showerhead to the drain. Don’t let it all go to waste. Save time and money by investing in a tankless water heater.

 

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REASONS TO SWITCH
TO A TANKLESS WATER HEATER

When thinking about converting or adding a hot water tank to your home, A-1 American can help you select and install that new system. Here are some good reasons why switching to a tankless water heater is a good idea?

ENERGY EFFICIENT
Installing an electrical or gas tankless water heater can reduce the hot water consumption in your home up to about 20 percent. This savings on your energy costs begins with the installation of your new tankless hot water system.

REDUCED ENERGY BILLS
While using a conventional hot water heating system, heating up your water would amount to around 16 cents out of each dollar. After installing a tankless water heating system, the yearly saving will be significant.

LESS SPACE
The tankless water system takes up less physical space because there is not storage tank as with a conventional hot water heater. A tankless water heater offers some relief to areas with limited space such as basements, garages and laundry rooms.

DIVERSE OPTIONS
There are a variety of tankless water heaters available for installing into your home including gas, propane and electrical units. There are also affordable smaller point-of-use units which may be added to your household’s water heating system.

SAFETY
The maximum operating temperature of the hybrid water heating system can be set to a desired level after installation. Some families with small children prefer a lower setting to reduce the chance accidental burns.

DURABILITY
The lifespan of a tankless water heater is much longer than conventional water heaters. While tankless water heaters can last up to about 20 years, typically the conventional gas water heating system has a shorter span of about 10-13 years.

LESS WATER WASTED
A tankless water heater is called an on-demand water heating system because produces hot water immediately as you need it. Waiting minutes for a conventional water heater to heat up your water means wasting a lot of water running down the drain-water you pay for. Point-of-use units also make a considerable difference in reducing the costs of your monthly energy bill.

LOW MAINTENANCE
Tankless water heaters require minimal maintenance. As with all water heating systems, flushing the system a few times a year may be required to remove build-up of hard water deposits.

FAST INSTALLATION
Installation of a tankless water heater takes a relatively short amount of time. A-1 American has everything needed to install your new hot water heating system. We will remove the older water heater and dispose of it properly.