Water Heater Repair Mountain Brook, AL

Differentiating Traditional and Tankless Water Heater

Both the traditional and the tankless water heater provide the same function of giving out hot water but offer different ways of doing so. Looking at each one will give every customer a chance to choose if they are wanting water heater installation, which one would work best for them. Normally, the traditional water heater holds plenty of water depending on the size of the tank being purchased. The water will sit in the tank heating up until it’s time for it to get used. When it’s needed the water goes out into a tube at the top of the water heater. The traditional water heater has its value because it costs less to install one. Additionally, repairs and maintenance are very low. Now, there are some things to consider with this type of appliance. First, all the hot water in the tank can easily be emptied out fast if more than one person relies on it. It also takes up a lot of room. In addition, the life of this type of heater is 10-15 years.

Tankless water heater units do offer some clear advantages than their traditional counterpart. One of the reasons why anyone would choose this one is because the hot water is not limited. It heats up the water as it comes out of the faucets which makes it energy efficient. So more people can take a shower or use hot water in the kitchen while the other can use it in the bathroom. When using this water heater, not many people can use the hot water at once. At least two to three people can use it at the same time depending on the number of faucets in the home. The life of this type of heater is 20 to 30 years, and it can either be stored in a closet or outside. Wherever it’s installed, it won’t take up too much space.