Facts About Tankless Water Heaters

Tankless water heaters for your Orange County home, you'll want to know all about them. Not only do they conserve energy, but they conserve space as well. Traditional water heaters use a tank that filled with water at all times while tankless water heaters work very differently.

Traditional water heaters supply hot water to your home by constantly heating the water within the tank so that it stays at a set temperature. Tankless water heaters heat water differently by activating a set of coils that heat up when you turn on the tap. As the water passes over the coils, it becomes heated.

Here are a few more facts from our Orange County plumbers at Western Heating, Air Conditioning, & Plumbing

You Can Adjust The Temperate Setting Of A Tankless Water Heater

You can use the temperature control to determine how hot the water will be when it comes out of your tap and, thus, how heated the coils become and how fast the water moves over the coils.

How They Conserve Energy

Tankless water heaters are a more energy-efficient option since they only heat the amount of water required at a given moment and by only heating the water when it is needed. A storage tank water heater constantly keeps the water hot whether you need it or not. This costs more to run – just think about all those hours at night when everyone's asleep.

Where They Can Be Installed

You can install a point-of-use tankless water heater under a sink or anywhere you need it. You can also install a whole-home tankless water heater to serve the entire household. The options are flexible enough to be a perfect solution for an outbuilding, a detached workshop, cabana, or new home addition.

Gas Tankless Water Heaters Are Available

Gas tankless water heaters are probably the most efficient option. Your local plumber can install the unit directly into the water line and gas line. Make sure that the plumber holds a license which indicates that they are a trained gasfitter because not all are. You don't want a dangerous situation for your home and family.