{"id":3889,"date":"2017-06-03T07:00:42","date_gmt":"2017-06-03T07:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/?p=3889"},"modified":"2022-11-28T11:50:25","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T17:50:25","slug":"need-know-tankless-water-heaters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/breaking-news\/need-know-tankless-water-heaters\/","title":{"rendered":"What you need to know about tankless water heaters"},"content":{"rendered":"
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8 Things You Need to Know\u00a0About Tankless Water Heaters<\/h2>\n
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Hot water is one of the most appreciated conveniences in the western world. It is essential to upholding day-to-day hygiene requirements and to wellness, especially during the chilly months.<\/p>\n

Back in the days of old, it took a long time and much physical energy to heat enough hot water for bathing, but today, all you really have to do is turn on your faucet or shower for a steady stream. This is if you already have a water heater installed at home.<\/p>\n

And speaking of water heaters, there are different kinds. A lot of homeowners in the Applegate and Fox Valley <\/a>communities prefer tankless water heaters because these only provide hot water when needed and, therefore, are more energy-efficient. Water heaters are among the biggest energy consumers installed in most houses, but tankless water heaters don\u2019t create the budget setback that conventional heaters do.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re building a home and you\u2019re not sure what type of water heater to use, here are eight things you need to know about tankless water heaters that will surely help you decide.<\/p>\n

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  1. Most tankless water heaters<\/a> provide hot water at a rate of two to five gallons of water per minute.<\/li>\n
  2. Gas-fired tankless water heaters produce higher flow rates than their electric-powered counterparts.<\/li>\n
  3. These are easy to install, therefore, you can place multiple units in your home.<\/li>\n
  4. For households that typically consume 41 gallons of hot water, tankless water heaters are more suitable to use. They are 24 to 34 percent more energy-efficient than conventional storage tank water heaters. Meanwhile, for homes that consume more hot water than that, tankless water heaters are still more energy efficient by 8 to 14 percent.<\/li>\n
  5. Although these are more expensive than conventional water heaters, you can recoup the cost due to its energy efficiency. You\u2019ll see the big difference in your monthly energy bill.<\/li>\n
  6. Tankless water heaters also outlast storage water heaters. They can last over 20 years while storage water heaters\u2019 functional lifespan usually only ranges between 10 to 15 years.<\/li>\n
  7. Your household can avoid the standby heat losses often created by some storage water heaters.<\/li>\n
  8. Proper installation is a must in ensuring energy efficiency, so make sure that you hire the\u00a0best Fox Valley plumbers<\/a>\u00a0for the job.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    All in all, if you want to enjoy hot water without consuming too much energy, tankless water heaters are the smart option. Implement energy-efficient practices and your home can really lower its energy expenses. Call us today<\/a> to set up your appointment!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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