What is a Tankless Water Heater?
A tankless water heater is a very popular alternative to the traditional energy-consuming tank that continuously maintains hot water for your home or business. Rather than store tens to hundreds of gallons of water and keep it at a preset temperature, a tankless water heater supplies hot water on demand and only the amount you need. It can be described as plumbing at the speed of NOW, and has both residential and commercial applications.
What Sizes Are Available?
Tankless water heaters are customized to your individual needs, and the criteria used include:
- Number of appliances that use hot water at peak times
- Size of household
- Installation location, either inside or outside
- Number of bathrooms
- Number of people in the household
- Flow rate in gallons per minute, or gpm
- Desired temperature rise
When you call to schedule an appointment, we’ll be happy to answer all your questions. Your technician will gather your information to determine the size of the tankless water heater you need and the approximate cost to install it. We’re sure you’ll be happy with your new tankless water heater and its installation because we’re Your Fixed-Right-The-First-Time-Plumbers!
What Are The Advantages Of Tankless Water Heaters?
Cost
Many of our customers find that they save enough on their utility bills to pay for the cost of the unit within a very short time.
Peace of mind
With a tankless, you don’t have to worry about the tank rusting through or otherwise deteriorating and flooding the area. There’s no tank to hold water, thus the name. Instead, a tankless water heater uses a heat exchanger to heat the water as it passes through. The exchangers usually are made from stainless steel or copper, which are corrosion-resistant.
Hot water on demand
When you have a tankless, you get hot water almost instantly. The only determining factor is the time it takes to get the water from the tankless to your faucet. You needn’t worry about running out of hot water if someone in your house has taken a long shower.
Since the water is heated as it goes through the exchanger, you’ll have as much heated water as you have water flowing. This should reduce your water consumption throughout the house, whether in the bathroom, the kitchen, the garage, or anywhere else. There’s no more waiting for minutes for the water to warm up when your tankless has been appropriately sized for your needs.
Longer lifespan
Typically, a tankless lasts for 15 to 20 years when properly maintained. Traditional water heaters usually last up to 12 years.
Do Tankless Water Heaters Need Maintenance?
As with any appliance, your Akron tankless water heater should have an annual maintenance check. This ensures that all connections are secure and you have no mineral buildup. If you have hard water, minerals can accumulate and reduce efficiency. So, if your tankless isn’t performing as well as it did, call us for a maintenance check. We may need to descale or flush the unit, or the filters may need to be cleaned. Remember, we’re Your Fixed-Right-The-First-Time-Plumbers!
Why Buddy's Plumbing Excellence for Tankless Water Heater Installation?
Quality
As one of the top-rated plumbers in Akron, we stand by our work. We consider our customers to be part of our extended family, and we’ll work until you’re happy with the job.
Focus
Plumbing is all we do. Our focus is on plumbing, and we have a fully stocked “warehouse on wheels,” so we’ll have the parts we need to complete your job. We’re also neat and tidy, so you won’t have a mess when we leave.
Timeliness
We’ll arrive on time. We know your time is valuable, and we’ll arrive when we’re scheduled. We offer morning and afternoon appointments, and we’ll call you when we’re on our way to you.
Honesty
We offer straightforward rates. You won’t have to watch the clock to ensure we don’t go over our estimated time. We always add a separate line item for contingencies so you’ll know how much you’ll be charged.
Expertise
We can repair what other companies might suggest you replace, so our expertise can save you time and money.
