{"id":450,"date":"2023-02-22T17:56:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T17:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elktonplumbing.com\/?p=450"},"modified":"2023-02-22T17:56:04","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T17:56:04","slug":"traditional-vs-new-tankless-hot-water-heaters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elktonplumbing.com\/traditional-vs-new-tankless-hot-water-heaters\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditional vs New Tankless Hot Water Heaters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/elktonplumbing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/elkton-plumbing-hot-water-heater-repair-service.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-310 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/elktonplumbing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/elkton-plumbing-hot-water-heater-repair-service-166x300.jpg\" alt=\"elkton-plumbing-hot-water-heater-repair-service\" width=\"166\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/elktonplumbing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/elkton-plumbing-hot-water-heater-repair-service-166x300.jpg 166w, https:\/\/elktonplumbing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/elkton-plumbing-hot-water-heater-repair-service-568x1024.jpg 568w, https:\/\/elktonplumbing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/elkton-plumbing-hot-water-heater-repair-service-610x1099.jpg 610w, https:\/\/elktonplumbing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/elkton-plumbing-hot-water-heater-repair-service.jpg 662w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 166px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 166\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-310\" src=\"http:\/\/elktonplumbing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/elkton-plumbing-hot-water-heater-repair-service-166x300.jpg\" alt=\"elkton-plumbing-hot-water-heater-repair-service\" width=\"166\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elktonplumbing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/elkton-plumbing-hot-water-heater-repair-service-166x300.jpg 166w, https:\/\/elktonplumbing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/elkton-plumbing-hot-water-heater-repair-service-568x1024.jpg 568w, https:\/\/elktonplumbing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/elkton-plumbing-hot-water-heater-repair-service-610x1099.jpg 610w, https:\/\/elktonplumbing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/elkton-plumbing-hot-water-heater-repair-service.jpg 662w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>If your <a href=\"http:\/\/elktonplumbing.com\/services\/residential-plumber\/hot-water-heater\/\">hot water heater<\/a> has served you over the years but the time has come to replace it, as a homeowner you would like to know which type will best suit your specific needs. In this article we will talk about <em>traditional (conventional, storage)<\/em> vs <em>tankless <\/em>water heaters.\u00a0 Hopefully this analysis will help you decide on what type to choose for your home.\r\n\r\nA traditional water heater is constantly heating water in the tank, no matter if the water is being used or not. The newer tankless counterparts are designed to heat water only when there is demand for it. Less stored water to heat will result in less energy costs as well as more compact and wall-mounted design.\r\n\r\nDifferences in tank vs. <a href=\"http:\/\/elktonplumbing.com\/services\/residential-plumber\/tankless-hot-water-heater\/\">tankless water heaters <\/a>can be reduced to four categories:\r\n<ol start=\"1\">\r\n \t<li><strong>Convenience<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nIf you have a big family where a lot of people use hot water, the biggest problem you may face is that hot water is never enough. Someone will always run out of hot water if you have a traditional water heater installed.\u00a0 However, a tankless heater can solve such a problem. That\u2019s because of how both types of water heaters operate.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Tank heaters<\/strong> preheat only a limited amount of water in their tank. If you use all water from the tank, your traditional water heater will need time to refill and reheat cold water. Bigger tanks might seem like an option, but they are bulky and expensive and there\u2019s still a limit to supply of hot water.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Tankless heaters<\/strong> heat up water on demand \u2013 you get hot water whenever you turn on the faucet. It only takes seconds to heat up the water and you don\u2019t have to waste it while waiting for it to become comfortably hot.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ol start=\"2\">\r\n \t<li><strong>Energy Efficiency<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nOne of the biggest things homeowners want out of a new water heater is energy efficiency. The difference between the two heaters is obvious:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>A tank water heater <\/strong>operates nonstop. That means it\u2019s on even at night, however a significant amount of that hot water will never even be used. A lot of wasted energy to pay for, don\u2019t you think?<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>A tankless water heater <\/strong>is a smaller, compact system that flash-heats water on demand, and turns off as soon as you turn the faucet off. Tankless water heaters are intended to save energy, reducing its energy cost up to 25% every year.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ol start=\"3\">\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nCosts vary depending on whether you desire to get a quick fix or make a long-term investment:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Tank water heaters <\/strong>are initially cheaper but are expensive in operation and don\u2019t last as long as tankless counterparts.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Tankless heaters <\/strong>cost more upfront, but substantially reduce your energy costs, helping you to save on your monthly bills.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ol start=\"4\">\r\n \t<li><strong>Installation &amp; Maintenance<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nThe tank unit needs enough space for installation and cannot be placed outside the home. The typical tankless heater is about the size of a small suitcase, occupying significantly less space. It can also be installed outside on a wall.\r\n\r\nBut after installation, the difference is clear:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Tank heaters <\/strong>are also called traditional. Probably that\u2019s because people got so used to them that they do not sometimes even consider the alternatives, when it comes to replacing their old water heater. The deposit is being built up inside the tank gradually but surely as it\u2019s heated over and over. Most tanks last about 10 years before they have to be replaced, and typically come with a 6-year warranty.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Tankless heaters <\/strong>are up-to-date and more effective. They would last up to 20 years if properly maintained. And most companies would sell tankless water heaters with a 10-year warranty.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nSo is it time for your home to make the switch? Or if the day ever comes when you face a plumbing crisis or emergency, call a reputable plumbing contractor. In this case a fully-insured professional plumbing contractor such as <strong>Elkton Plumbing\u00a0<\/strong>will have the knowledge, the team, and the proper tools to deal with your plumbing issue. Get in touch with us today! We proudly <a href=\"http:\/\/elktonplumbing.com\/cecil-county-plumber\/\">service all of Cecil County plumbing needs<\/a>\u00a0and Harford County.\r\n\r\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your hot water heater has served you over the years but the time has come to replace it, as a homeowner you would like to know which type will best suit your specific needs. 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