Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 by Ronald Jones
When the time comes to replace your water heater, a common question that arises is whether or not to install a standard water heater with a tank, or to use the newer, energy-efficient tankless water heaters, which have been becoming increasingly common. There are pros and cons to both approaches.
The main factors to consider when making a water heater selection are capacity, cost, energy savings and ease of installation, for starters. Here's a rundown of both styles, and the benefits of disadvantages of each:
This is the traditional water heater with tank that most of us have had in our homes, either currently or in the past. It holds water in a tank and keeps hot water ready for use at a specified temperature.
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A more relatively recent entry into the market, tankless heaters provide hot water on-demand, heating the water as needed, instead of storing and heating it inside a large tank.
Pros
Cons
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