If there is one thing that countless homeowners have in common it’s that they enjoy having hot water in their sink or shower when they want it. This is just part of the appeal of a tankless water heater – hot water that is always available when it’s needed.
What else does a tankless water heater offer? Sierra Propane is happy to help answer this question and to expand your knowledge on this very subject. Just continue reading to learn more.
Let’s start with the basics and take a look at exactly how a tankless water heater actually works.
Tankless water heaters have a sensor and that sensor is built to send a signal to the water heater unit it is connected to when a hot water tap is opened somewhere in a home. Once that signal is sent, the unit starts to warm the water that it has inside with either a gas flame or with electricity. When someone closes the tap, the unit stops warming the water. It will resume the next time a hot water tap is opened and there is a need for hot water. As you can probably gather, a tankless water heater works on demand. Additionally, there is really no wait time for the water to get warm with a tankless water heater, which is another plus.
The most common types of tankless waters heaters are gas and electric. While gas tankless water heaters are primarily fueled by (you guessed it) gas, they do still use electricity for specific parts such as the ignition. However, compared to electric tankless water heaters, gas-powered tankless water heaters use significantly less electricity. In fact, thanks to how efficient tankless water heaters are, they can actually help a homeowner save money on electrical costs.
The exact amount of electricity that a tankless water heater will use and need is impacted by the current weather, how big your water heater is, how many people there are living in your home and using hot water and your water heater’s British Thermal Unit rating.
We already covered the fact that tankless water heaters are efficient and offer an endless supply of hot water on demand and that alone is huge. However, these pieces of equipment offer even more benefits to a homeowner.
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Whether you are installing a water heater in your Arizona or New Mexico home for the very first time or it’s time for you to upgrade, Sierra Propane is here to help. We handle hot water system installations as well as servicing and repairs.
Contact Sierra Propane today to hear more about how we can hook your home up with an efficient water heating system.