There are many determining factors when deciding whether to have a tanked or tankless water heater installed in your home. Many people have concerns about going tankless so I have decided to break down 7 myths regarding tankless water heaters.
1) Tankless Water Heaters are More Expensive to Operate
A common myth that comes with tankless water heaters is that they are more expensive to operate. On average, tankless water heater users report a 20% decrease on their energy bill when compared to a tanked system. This make sense because a tankless water heater only operates when it is in use where as a tanked system will run anytime the water dips below a set temperature.
2) Tankless Water Heaters Heat Water to Unsafe Temperatures
Just because a tankless system quickly heats your water, does not mean that it doesn't have proper safety features such as thermometers that prevent your faucet from spitting out super heated water.
3) They Don't Supply Enough Hot Water
A properly sized tankless water heater will provide your home with hot water at all fixtures. You should never have to worry about 2 showers running at the same time, or a shower and washing machine and dishwasher. Tankless units are sized to provide hot water to you under most situations.
4) They Deliver Hot Water Instantly
While tankless water heaters do provide hot water quickly, it is not instantly. Your water still has to travel from the unit through pipes to your faucet. The speed at which a faucet gets hot water will not change from tanked to tankless. There are ways to get more or less instant hot water, but just a tankless unit will not change the speed.
5) They Require Annual Inspections
Tankless water heaters do require a little more care than a tanked water heater to maintain. It is typically recommended to descale your unit once every 6 months, but a full inspection should be preformed once every 2 years. Some installers do offer service plans that cover your inspection cost.
6) Tankless Water Heaters Require Natural Gas
There are several types of tankless water heaters on the market. While natural gas is the preferred method by most, propane and electrical powered units are an option. These options do still save energy costs when installed correctly.
7) They Don't Work with Poor Water Quality
Tankless water heaters do require a cleaner water source to prevent corrosion and damage to the heating elements or heat exchanger. Most city water sources are able to be used simply by adding a prefilter system before the water heater. Water filtration systems are an inexpensive way to have cleaner water for your home.
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