4 Times To Switch to Tankless Water Heating

If your tanked water heating system has some problems, then now might be a good time to upgrade to a tankless system. These on-demand systems produce hot water without the need for storage tanks. When might making the switch to tankless hot water be a good idea?

1. Your System Doesn't Supply Enough Hot Water

If your current water heater uses a storage tank, then you might not always have as much hot water as you need. These tanks heat stored water for future use. Once they empty, you have to wait for them to refill and reheat water again.

If you need to use a lot of hot water in a short space of time, then your water might run out. For example, if you and your family all take showers in the morning, then someone might lose out. If your tank can't supply enough hot water for every shower, then someone will take a cold one.

Tankless water heaters solve this problem. As long as your system has the right capacity for your usage needs, then it can supply hot water from multiple points in your home whenever you want to use it. The last person who takes a shower in the morning will have just as much hot water as the person who got in there first.

2. Your Energy Costs Are Too High

Rising energy costs put pressure on household budgets. If the costs of running your water heating system are getting too high, then investing in a tankless system will reduce your future energy costs.

Storage tank systems aren't always cost efficient. To get the hot water you need when you need it, you might have to heat more water than you will use. You can't precisely control how much water to heat.

Plus, you have to keep water warm in your tank after it has been heated so that it stays at a usable temperature. If your tank is old and badly insulated, then water might not stay warm for long. You might need to reheat it if it cools too quickly.

Tankless heater systems work on a more efficient on-demand basis. You don't pay to heat and store water. Your system simply heats water when you need to use it. You get better cost control by only paying for the water you actually use.

3. You've Had an Expensive Tank Problem

Hot water storage tanks can cause significant damage if they develop a problem. A large leak can send gallons of water out of the tank and into your home. Pressure problems can make a tank explode.

If you've had either of these problems, then you already know how expensive a repair can be. A leaking water tank can damage walls, ceilings, and floors. You won't just have to pay to repair or replace the tank—you'll also have remedial water cleaning and repair costs.

If you switch to using a tankless system, then you don't have a storage tank to worry about. Tankless systems are robust and long-lasting. Even if a system did spring a leak, it wouldn't cause the same levels of damage because it doesn't store high volumes of water.

4. You Will Sell Your Home in the Future

If you plan to sell your home in the future, then installing a tankless water heater could increase its value. You'll benefit from using a more efficient system until you move, and your system could help you sell your home.

Prospective buyers look for certain positive indicators in a home. Some favor properties with energy-efficient systems—some simply don't like old-fashioned storage tank water heaters. In either case, your home will be more attractive to buyers and could command a higher price if your water heating system is tankless and recently upgraded.

To find out more about the benefits of switching to a tankless water heater, contact Drain Right Services. Our expert plumbers can help you choose and install the perfect system for your home.