{"id":21133,"date":"2019-10-22T15:05:04","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T15:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.128plumbing.com.php73-37.phx1-1.websitetestlink.com\/?p=21133"},"modified":"2024-01-03T22:01:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T22:01:01","slug":"how-tankless-hot-water-heaters-can-reduce-your-homes-energy-consumption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.128plumbing.com\/blog\/how-tankless-hot-water-heaters-can-reduce-your-homes-energy-consumption\/","title":{"rendered":"How Tankless Hot Water Heaters Can Reduce Your Home’s Energy Consumption"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Could investing in a\u00a0tankless\u00a0water heater significantly improve your\u00a0water heating energy use and provide great savings on your water heating costs? Paying a hot water bill is not at the top of anyone’s favorite list, especially when it’s a large amount of money,\u00a0but having enough hot\u00a0water to meet the needs of your family is critical. Keeping that in mind, it may be time to consider another\u00a0water heating solution,\u00a0starting with a different type of\u00a0water heater.<\/p>\n

Have you ever considered a tankless\u00a0water heater? It’s designed to operate quite differently than the standard tanks you\u2019re used to, and it doesn’t require a large, bulky tank that heats water constantly.\u00a0The following information helps explain how a tankless water heater can reduce your hot\u00a0water heating costs.<\/p>\n

At 128 Plumbing, we can provide\u00a0support to you when determining if a\u00a0tankless water\u00a0heater is the right option for your needs.\u00a0During the cold Massachusetts weather, reliable hot\u00a0water is necessary. With a\u00a0tankless\u00a0water heater, you don\u2019t have to worry about the tank running out of hot water.<\/p>\n

How Does a\u00a0Tankless Water Heater Work?<\/h3>\n

In traditional\u00a0water heaters, there’s a large tank present, and it holds approximately 20, 30, or more gallons of water.\u00a0Similar to a big pot on a stove, a flame usually burns at the bottom to heat the tank. This heats the water in the tank over an extended period. This water heating process works to get the temperature up to the proper level, so when you want a hot shower, you can turn on the faucet and hot water is instantly available.<\/p>\n

The problem is, to maintain\u00a0an abundance of hot water, it has to be heating continuously. These traditional water heaters keep water hot by burning fuel to keep that flame going.<\/p>\n

With tankless\u00a0water heaters<\/a>, there’s no tank\u00a0or ongoing water heating. Instead, the tankless water heaters work to heat water only when you need it. They work much faster and provide immediate hot water.<\/p>\n

What Makes These\u00a0Tankless\u00a0Water Heater Systems So Different?<\/h3>\n

Tankless\u00a0water heaters are often called demand-type or instantaneous water heaters. In short, these\u00a0tankless\u00a0water heaters don’t start heating water until someone starts to draw\u00a0water from the faucet. That eliminates any need for storage of water in a tank and the fuel needed to keep this stored water hot.<\/p>\n

How does that happen? When someone opens the hot water tap, cold water moves through a pipe into a specific unit of the\u00a0tankless\u00a0water heater\u00a0that begins to heat the water. There’s a dedicated burner present that raises the\u00a0water temperature, so your faucet sends out hot water.<\/p>\n

There are several different\u00a0tankless\u00a0water heater styles available. Some of these\u00a0tankless\u00a0water heaters use electric heating elements to heat the water, and others\u00a0use a gas burner for heating water in a\u00a0tankless\u00a0system. Either\u00a0tankless\u00a0option can significantly reduce the amount of energy used to heat water.<\/p>\n

How Does\u00a0a\u00a0Tankless\u00a0Water Heating Method Impact Your Hot Water Experience?<\/h3>\n

There’s no storage of water with this water heater system, but\u00a0tankless\u00a0water heaters have a lower water flow rate. There’s no limit as to how much hot\u00a0water is available to you from tankless\u00a0water heaters. With tankless\u00a0water heaters, it’s possible to draw hot water without\u00a0ever running out, as opposed to a storage tank,\u00a0where running out of hot water is common among large families.<\/p>\n

Tankless\u00a0systems can typically provide hot water at a rate of two- to five-gallons each minute. Differences are based on the type of fuel the\u00a0tankless\u00a0system uses for heating. For example, tankless natural gas water heaters produce hot\u00a0water faster than an electric version, simply because gas can heat\u00a0water more quickly.<\/p>\n

Some gas models have limitations if hot\u00a0water is being drawn from several\u00a0tankless\u00a0systems at one time throughout the home.\u00a0Since each area still pulls from the same source of gas, this means that some tankless water heaters\u00a0won’t get as much of the fuel necessary to heat and maintain the high production rate.<\/p>\n

Generally speaking, though, these\u00a0water heaters are quite reliable, and as\u00a0tankless\u00a0systems, they tend to be energy saving.<\/p>\n

Just How Good Is a\u00a0Tankless\u00a0Water Heater at Keeping Energy Consumption Low?<\/h3>\n

Like all\u00a0water heaters, the tankless water heater needs some type of fuel for heating water. Based on the system selected, they can work on natural gas or electricity. Some even use solar power to heat the water. When you work with our team at 128 Plumbing, our qualified technicians can provide you with recommendations based on which and how many tankless systems are best suited for your home’s water heating needs.<\/p>\n

The average home uses about 41 gallons of hot\u00a0water each day, and in this situation, tankless\u00a0water heater models are 24%-34% more energy-efficient than having a traditional water heating storage tank.<\/p>\n

The best use of energy with a\u00a0tankless\u00a0water heater comes from installing a\u00a0tankless\u00a0water heater at each of the hot\u00a0water faucets or access points throughout the home. This can increase efficiency up to 50% more than heating through\u00a0one tankless\u00a0water heater system.<\/p>\n

Are\u00a0Tankless\u00a0Water Heaters Right for Your Home\u2019s Hot\u00a0water Needs?<\/h3>\n

Upgrading from water heater tanks to\u00a0tankless\u00a0water heaters simply makes sense. It provides an opportunity to get hot\u00a0water delivered right to your faucet whenever it’s needed. However,\u00a0tankless\u00a0water heaters are not all created the same. It’s important for you to compare the different types of tankless\u00a0water heaters to determine which of these heating solutions is right for your home.<\/p>\n

When comparing\u00a0tankless\u00a0water heaters, there are numerous things to consider, including:<\/p>\n