Advantages
High capacity tankless hot water heaters have a lot going for them:
Recovery time, zero
There are advantages to tankless water heaters that put comfort into showering. If you’ve ever run out of hot water, you know what I’m talking about. With a tankless heaters this will be a thing of the past.
No tradeoff
High capacity doesn’t come at the cost of lower efficiency. There is no question that higher usage comes with a higher price tag, but the efficiency rating still holds true, no matter how much or how little hot water you use. Check those Energy Star ratings before you buy.
Smaller is better
Over the years tankless water heaters have gotten bigger - more gallons and more insulation, while tankless heaters have gotten smaller and more efficient. This tankless technology, while new in the US, is old news in Europe and Japan, where energy efficiency has been an issue for a long time.
Lost and found
It is estimated that 5-10 million water heaters go to the landfill each year - not so with tankless heaters. Two things are different about tankless heaters. They have an estimated 50 percent longer lifespan than tank heaters. They are designed for replacement parts and these parts are metals that can be recycled.
Money in the pocket
High efficiency tankless heaters usually qualify for energy tax refund and there may be other savings for you. Some utilities offer a cheaper rate for having furnace and hot water on the same bill. Others offer money saver rates during off peak times - something you cannot control with tank heaters.
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