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When most folks envision a water heater, they see a big tank, with pipes and water lines coming out of it. What if you take away the tank, though?<\/p>\nWhen most folks envision a water heater, they see a big tank, with pipes and water lines coming out of it. What if you take away the tank, though?<\/p>\n
Maybe you’re scratching your head–if you’ve never actually seen a tankless system in action, this is understandable. But it’s just what it sounds like! It’s a water heater that does not require the use of a tank holding gallons of hot water. It’s a great piece of technology with a number of benefits.<\/p>\n
A tankless water heater heats water only when needed, reducing energy use by up to 50% compared to traditional tanks. It saves space, lasts longer, and provides a continuous hot water supply. Proper installation and regular maintenance are essential to ensure efficiency and long-term performance.<\/span><\/p>\n Read on to learn what these benefits are!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Instead of using a storage tank of hot water that can suffer from standby heat loss, tankless systems work “on demand” meaning their heat exchangers don’t come on until there’s a demand for such from a plumbing fixture or appliance.<\/p>\n Since they do not need to constantly keep gallons of water at a certain temperature, they wind up using about 30-50% less energy than a standard tank water heater. This means you’re paying far less for the same comfort!<\/p>\n Without the big, multi-gallon tank, your tankless water heater will use up a lot less space than a conventional storage tank system. This means more space for you to use in your garage or basement.<\/p>\n Folk often do see one limitation of a tankless water heater, and that’s when there is too large of a demand for hot water all at once. Meaning, you may have two family members taking a shower, while trying to run your dishwasher and your clothes washer all at once. This might not be a problem for a large tank water heater, but it can overwhelm a tankless system.<\/p>\n Fortunately, you can overcome this by having a second tankless system installed or even a smaller tank water heater that is assigned to one or two specific plumbing appliances. If you want your system to last and perform well long-term,\u00a0<\/span>tankless water heaters require regular care<\/span><\/a>, especially in areas with hard water.<\/span><\/p>\n Tankless water heaters can use either only electricity or electricity and natural gas. But either way, dealing with electrical wiring\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>dealing with gas should always be left to trained, experienced, and properly licensed professionals.<\/p>\n Most folks know that a standard tank water heater needs routine professional maintenance. But did you know that a tankless system needs maintenance too? It can suffer from a problem known as\u00a0scaling,\u00a0<\/em>when hard water minerals like calcium and magnesium harden and get stuck on the heat exchangers and other components of the tankless system. This is a natural problem, but still one that needs to be addressed. Be sure to schedule tankless water heater maintenance<\/span><\/a> once a year!<\/p>\n Whether you have heard about these systems before or not, it’s always a good idea to learn some basic information and key features about them. We’ll always help you make an educated decision whether you’re having a water heater replaced for the first time or your upgrading your current water heating needs. If you’re still unsure, here’s\u00a0<\/span>why tankless systems need maintenance too<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Learn more about\u00a0water heaters in St. Louis, MO<\/a> by contacting Performance Plumbing<\/a> today!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Water heaters are a great option for many homes, but not right for all homes. What about your household? 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They Take Up Less Space<\/h2>\n
There Are Resolutions to Their Limitations<\/h2>\n
They Should Be Professionally Installed<\/h2>\n
They Do Need Maintenance!<\/h2>\n