Tankless Hot Water Heater Vs Tank

One of the first things to consider is whether you should get a tank or tankless water heater.

Tankless hot water heater vs tank.

Tankless water heaters heat water directly without the use of a storage tank. Tankless water heaters are more compact and can heat up water as you use it. Water heaters with tanks. And storage tank water heaters while less expensive up front don t last as long as tankless options.

It uses high powered burners to rapidly heat water as it runs through a heat exchanger and deliver it directly to your faucets or shower without storing it in a tank. The operational life of a tankless water heater is usually 20 years if not more. With regular maintenance and repairs a tankless system may last up to 30 years or up to 3 times longer than a traditional hot water heater. According to energy gov for homes that use 41 gallons or less of hot water daily demand or tankless water heaters can be 24 to 34 more energy efficient than conventional storage tank water heaters.

Tankless water heaters if gas fired will save homeowners over 100 annually the longer they remain in service. For a tank based traditional hot water system the lifespan is usually 10 years. As their name implies tankless or on demand water heaters don t store water in a tank.