Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters
The everyday tasks you perform to keep your home functioning well have a few essential components to them. Out of all of the things that make these jobs easier, hot water is among the most important of them! If you’re in the market for a new water heater, there are plenty of options at your fingertips. However, not all of them are going to meet your specific needs! Our water heater installation team has a variety of water heaters for your selection. The best way to narrow down your choices is with insider knowledge! The options for water heaters are either the traditional tank or go modern with a tankless on-demand water heater. We’ll highlight the benefits and differences between the two below!
On-Demand Water Heaters
On-demand water heaters, or tankless water heaters, also provide homeowners with a set of perks that other water heaters can’t. Below are some of the unique benefits that these water heaters offer:
- Instant Hot Water: While traditional water heaters take a little bit of time to get your water to the desired temperature, on-demand ones operate exactly as advertised – by giving you the right temperature of hot water instantly!
- They’re Compact: Regular water heaters can take up a ton of space in your home. Tankless water heaters only take up a fraction of that to save you space – no need to dedicate an entire room to it!
- Low Maintenance: Regular water heaters need to be serviced at least twice a year, but on-demand water heaters only need about half of that. It saves you a lot of money in the process!
On-demand water heaters also provide their unique perks; which of the two you choose will depend on preference.
Tank Water Heaters
Tried and true traditional tank water heaters do their job of supplying hot water. Below are some of the benefits and downsides of a tank water heater.
Benefits:
- Cheaper upfront cost: The initial cost of a tank water heater is typically cheaper, which is really the only benefit
Downside:
- Big collector of sludge: All the gross stuff that comes in from the main water settles to the bottom of the tank.
- Shorter life span: with big companies trying to make things as cheap as possible your lucky to get 8-10 years out of a tank water heater.
- Inefficient: The tank is continuously keeping a set temperature even when it is not being used.
- Ticking time bomb: Tank water heaters inevitably burst and if you’re not home to catch it, you could be paying for a lot more than just a new water heater.
Water Heater Installation With Dane Heating & Cooling
Regardless of which type of water heater you think is best for your home, there’s one thing that they all have in common: Dane Heating & Cooling are the best professionals for the job! The quality of installation can make or break your water heater’s functionality, and we’ll ensure that our work is flawlessly performed. Contact us today to secure your new water heater!
