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Water Heaters Only, Inc installs tankless water heaters in most of our service areas. Water Heaters Only technicians receive factory training and certification by the
manufacturers to install tankless water heaters. In our experience,
they are not for every home, but can provide endless hot water and save
space for many homeowners. Tankless water heaters are more environmentally friendly than tank type water heaters, by saving up to 30% on energy usage.
Combine the space saving features with energy savings and a tankless may just be right for you. Our customers have been very pleased with their new tankless water heating systems
we've installed.
Call 1-800-835-5946 and speak with one of our tankless water heater experts to help you decide if a tankless water heater is
a viable option for your household. Let us help you understand how a tankless water heater works and how to appropriately size a tankless water heater for your home.
Endless Hot Water? Tankless water heaters heat water on demand, thus they do not run out
of hot
water. This type of water heating system can be useful for large
families
or for homes with larger hot water demands - for example homes with a
soaking
tub or spa system are often good candidates for a tankless system. If
you
are unsatisfied with your current water heater, consider converting to a
tankless water heater system. While traditional storage water tanks are
compared based on gallon capacity,
recovery rate and first hour rating, tankless hot water heaters are
compared
based on flow rate. As long as the home uses hot water at a flow rate
below the tankless heater's maximum flow rate, there is endless hot
water. Important to note: Tankless units do not provide instant hot
water as
hot water still takes time to flow from the unit to the destination. If
you are
interested in instant hot water call and ask one of our experts about
recirculation systems. Depending on the configuration of your plumbing.
Energy Efficient? Tankless water heaters on average will save 20% to 40% on energy use
compared with storage tank type water heater. The most efficient tankless water
heaters have a 92%-95% efficiency compared to a traditional gas storage tanks
that operate at a maximum 62% efficiency. Tankless units typically operate at over 80% energy efficiency. Tankless
water heaters save most energy because water is not constantly heated, cooled
and re-heated like within a storage tank.
Space Saver? Tankless water heaters are much smaller and are more versatile for installation.
You can even hang them on the wall or locate them outside and they are about 1/4 of
the size of a tank type water heater, this can free up space inside your home
or garage.
Long Life Expectancy? If maintained properly tankless water heaters can sometimes last twice as
long as a traditional storage tank. Average life expectancy of storage
tank water heaters is approximately 8 to 12 years.
Rebates and / or Cash Incentives? The federal tax credit of 30% and or up to $1500 is no longer available for the purchase
and installations of gas tankless water heaters with an energy efficiency of .82
or greater. Check for incentives with your local energy companies most offer some type of
energy saving rebate or incentive. In many cases your local city may also
offer incentives for tankless and other high efficiency water heating systems.
Sizing a Tankless Water Heater? In our experience flow rate is the most important factor in sizing your
tankless water heater.Tankless units heat water on demand (when you open your faucet) unlike
traditional storage tanks that heat when the tank temperature drops below a set
point. Tankless water heater sizes are measured by their per minute flow rate
rather than by their gallon capacity. Most tankless water heater manufacturers offer several models to meet
different flow rate needs. Flow rates for most major brands range
from four to eight gallons per minute. Typically, the smaller four to five gallon
per minute water heaters are suitable for smaller apartments and small one
bathroom homes. For single family residences with two bathrooms or more,
we strongly recommend installing a six to eight gallon per minute unit. These tankless
water heaters are designed to service two or three applications at the same
time. For very large homes, restaurant or other commercial applications there
are many other options including installing multiple tankless units in series.
Installation and Pricing? Cost to install a tankless water heater varies greatly. We must
perform an on-site estimate in order to determine the total cost and feasibility
of converting to a tankless system. Generally the installed costs range from
$2,000-$4,500 and may include some of the following:
Installing or rerouting water
piping.
Installing dedicated power to
the unit (backup battery systems area available in case of power failures,
at your request)
Running a dedicated gas line
to the tankless water heater per manufacturer requirements.
Install category III stainless
steel venting or power vent the exhaust to the outside.
Are you ready for a tankless water heater estimate or do you have more questions, call 1-800-835-5946.
These guys are the BEST! I called Water Heaters Only on a Friday night
at 5pm when I realized I had no hot water, and I was hosting my son's
7th birthday party the next day! Paul G and Steve B were
extremely friendly, professional, and they got someone out to my house
early the next morning to install the new water heater at a great price. They
know everything there is to know about water heaters. I read the
serial number off my my water heater, and Paul could immediately tell me
how old it was, what kind it was, it totally blew me away. I would give Water Heater's Only my highest recommendation.
:Lisa P. San Francisco CA 2/16/11
