Conserve energy, space and money is the upcoming trend for American homes. People are looking at houses with less useless space and more efficiency, all for a common goal, to save money. The great part about eco-alternatives is that we aren't just saving money but we are up-grading our lifestyle as well.
Smaller more efficient changes like a tankless water heater, are desirable for many reasons, over big clunky tanks. The tankless water heater isn't only smaller in size, but doesn't have a pilot light, or experience fluctuations in water temperature. That's an up-grade! The tankless water heater, to put it simply, waits until you need hot water. A power source heats the water when you turn on the hot water. This power source is either gas-fired or electric.
Installation is required to be in close proximity to where the hot water is being used, i.e. showers, sinks, pool showers, or even outdoor sinks on your patio. This eliminates long pipe runs. There are different models that correspond with climate and building size. Hospitals and schools where long pipe runs are unavoidable run on Thermostatic which have a booster for temperature loss.
There are other tankless water heaters specific to small homes, apartments, and large homes with an indoor / outdoor design-- check out www.tanklesswaterheaterguide.com How much you'll save ranges from 30-50 percent, all related to no reheating of water unlike traditional tanks. These high efficiency designs are said to last 3 times longer than tanks. Tankless water heaters require very little maintenance, and you'll find many that come with a warranty.
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So which is better? Tankless
So which is better? Tankless or a water tank heated with solar energy?
Electric is better!
The article mentions that tankless water heaters require very little maintenance. I've been in the plumbing industry for a long time and this has definitely not been the case. Some people have to service their tankless water heaters several times a year. There is hope though. There is a new tankless water heater that is, without a doubt, better than anything available to heat water. It's electric, so anyone can install it anywhere since it doesn't require power venting or huge gas lines. Besides, electricity production is far "greener" than burning gas in the utility closet. The simple installation also allows it to save water because it can be installed close to water fixtures. It has all of the traditional benefits of tankless water heaters like producing endless hot water, saving energy, and saving lots of space. It has also overcome all of the drawbacks of existing tankless water heaters. Due to its design, unlike EVERY other water heater, it doesn't overheat which cooks minerals and sediment out of the water. It's also continually self-cleaning, unlike EVERY other water heater that collects sediment and reduces efficiency. Go to www.viridiantankless.com