An on-demand hot water can decrease your household’s energy usage. Tankless water heaters are a great way to meet your hot water needs on demand and conserve energy which lowers your utility bills. On average, 14% of your utility bill is a result of heating your water- switching to a highly efficient tankless gas water heater or electric on-demand water heaters can reduce your energy bills where hot water usage is concerned.
Tankless water heaters, also known as demand or instantaneous water heaters, provide you hot water only when you need it, unlike tank water heaters that continuously run to keep the tank full of hot water. The heat exchanger only runs when a hot water tap in the house is turned on. So, since you are only heating the water that you use when you use it, you can lower the energy consumption and save money by only heating enough hot water for each use, eliminating energy spend on hot water storage.
Williams Comfort Air offers plumbing services, such as tankless water heater repair and installation of tankless water heaters for Indianapolis area homeowners. Contact us today and let our plumbers take care of your hot water needs with innovative tankless water heating solutions.
You’ve probably heard about tankless water heaters by now, but have you ever considered installing a tankless water heater in your Indianapolis home? There are many advantages in doing so that make a tankless water heater worth it, including:
Heating your water is the third largest energy user in your home, accounting for about 14% of your utility bill. You can reduce that amount by choosing an energy-efficient tankless water heater. Here are some things to consider when selecting a tankless water heater.
You may lean toward saving money with a less expensive tank water heater but don’t forget about the energy savings. You may save money on the equipment but not get as much savings on your utility bills. It’s a matter of instant savings versus larger long-term savings.
Electric tankless water heaters may place a higher load on your home’s electrical system which can require costly electrical upgrades. Things like not having the correct wire size can be unsafe. Gas and liquid propane tankless water heaters are most commonly used since they are more powerful than electric tankless water heaters. Of course, your home must have access to natural gas.
Determine the peak water usage to meet your family’s hot water needs. How much hot water will you need if you often have two showers running while the dishwasher and washing machine are also running? What is the resulting required flow rate? Not sure? Use this information as a guide… smaller numbers for newer equipment and larger number for older equipment.
Proper installation is required for your unit to operate at optimal energy efficiency which translates to energy savings. Proper installation takes into account fuel type, climate, local building code requirements, and safety issues. So, it’s in your best interest to have a Williams Comfort Air plumber install your tankless water heater.
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Tankless water heaters are often chosen for their low maintenance and energy efficiency, but they can still have problems such as:
If your tankless water heater is acting up, schedule a time for one of our experts to come out to repair your tankless water heater. If it’s an emergency, please call us right away at (317) 660-6992.
Tankless water heaters are marketed as “low-maintenance” units as compared to regular tank water heaters. While that is true, a tankless water heater is not a “no-maintenance” appliance. It does require preventative maintenance to lessen the chance of future problems. Tankless water heaters can last up to 20 years with proper preventative maintenance.
Hard water is something that can lead to the need for a repair. The tap water that runs through your tankless water heater always has trace elements of minerals that can build up over time within the heat exchanger, plugging up the passages so that water can no longer flow. This causes your water heater to work overtime to heat your water. Eventually, this will shorten your tankless water heater’s lifespan and raise your energy bills. Plus, this mineral buildup on the heat exchanger can cause irreparable damage, requiring the replacement of the heat exchanger or the entire unit.
The more minerals there are in your water, the more scaling that occurs. Descaling is a process that removes the buildup in the unit by running a significant amount of vinegar water through the system, followed by flushing the system for about 45 minutes. Flushing the system removes the vinegar and any other debris from the unit.
During a regular maintenance visit, Williams Comfort Air will descale your tankless water heater to make sure there’s no buildup around the heating elements. Regular maintenance will keep your tankless water heater running efficiently and effectively over the course of its lifetime.
Your tankless water heater should last twice as long as a traditional water heater, or around 20 years. If your tankless water heater lasts much longer than that, you should consider replacing it with a newer, more energy-efficient model. Williams Comfort Air offers service on all brands, sizes, and models of tankless water heaters in Indianapolis. We can also make a professional recommendation based on your specific needs and install any type of tankless water heater. We have an outstanding complete guarantee on tankless water heater installations that is above and beyond industry standards.
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