Tankless water heaters, also known as demand-type or instantaneous water heaters, provide hot water as needed, eliminating the need for a storage tank and the stanby losses associated with a traditional tank water heater. At Hot Water Solutions, we sell, install, and service both traditional tank and tankless water heaters. 

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How does a tankless water heater work?

Unlike a traditional tank water heater, which continuously heats water stored in a tank, tankless water heaters heat water directly without the use of a storage tank. When the hot water tap is turned on, cold water moves through a pipe into the unit and a gas burner or electric element heats the water. As a result, tankless water heaters deliver a constant supply of hot water that doesn't run out.

Pros and Cons

Pros of tankless water heaters:

• Provide an unlimited supply of hot water.

• According to Energystar.gov , tankless water heaters can be 24%-34% more energy efficient than traditional tank water heaters.

• About the size of a suitcase and hang on the wall, taking up less space than traditional tank water heaters.

• Have a longer useful life than traditional tank water heaters.

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Cons of tankless water heaters:

• The initial cost is higher when compared to traditional tank water heaters.

• There is a limit to how much water can be delivered at once. It is important to get a large enough unit to make sure that adequate hot water flow is available. 

• They can take longer to deliver hot water.