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Tankless Water Heater Buying Tips |
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Written by John Green
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A tankless water heater is an ideal investment for many homeowners. If you are considering purchasing one, there are several things you need to keep in mind. First, there are several brands and models available. Prior to purchasing any, realize that there are many differences. If you take some extra time to choose the most appropriate water heater, you are likely to save money, have a better resource for hot water and have an easy to install system.
What Are They?
A tankless water heater system is just what it sounds like. It is a water heater which directly pulls water from the water lines rather than from a storage tank. There are several benefits for this. The largest benefit is that with these tanks, no water is being stored and heated. In a standard water heater, the water enters from the pipes into a storage tank. The tank's water is heated and must be continuously heated to keep it at the right temperature for use. Instead of doing this, a tankless system, draws the water from the pipes and heats it quickly. There is no shortage of hot water, and there is a good reduction in energy used to heat water for use.
In a tankless system, the cold water comes out of the pipes and enters the unit. Most are electric units. These electric only draw water when you turn on the handle for hot water. When this happens, electric elements heat the water quickly. Others are gas fired. In these a high powered gas burner kicks on when you heat the water and warms it through. There is no long wait time for the water to heat up. |
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