What are the different kind of water heaters?

When it comes to installing a new water heater, you are going to find there are several different options available to you. It is no longer a matter of finding a water heater that produces enough heated water at once for the size of your family, but instead works with your budget and helps reduce your energy fees as well. All of this is especially important when it comes to finding the right water heater, so knowing what options are available to you and what works for your budget is very important before you go out and decide on the product that is right for your needs.

Traditional Water Heater

A traditional water heater is the least expensive option but it is good when you just want to replace a current water heater and are not looking for anything too elaborate. Different heaters are able to heat the water more efficiently than others, so looking into this when checking out the tradition, tank based heaters, is important. However, when shopping around for this option, you basically need to look at the tank size and go from there. These options are going to last you a good decade, depending on the quality of your water and how well you take care of it. It can last even longer, but usually a solid decade is a desirable length of time.

Tankless Water Heater

A tankless water heater does not have the oversized tank as the other, more traditional option. It is installed along the wall of a utility room or basement and the water is pushed through a small, rectangular unit. The unit heats up the water as it passes using a system of heated coils. As the water circulates through the unit and out the exit point it never sits still, providing an almost instant hot water experience. This also drastically cuts down on utility usage as it is the most efficient option for heating the water and you do not have to heat water multiple times as you do with a tank. It is considerably more expensive than the other option, but if you plan on living in the home for an extended period of time, this tankless water heater can actually save you money on the long run by cutting down your energy bills.

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