Pros and Cons of Getting A Gas Tankless Water Heater

Pros:

There are many pros to getting a gas tankless water heater. For example, you get hot water on demand and you won’t have to wait for more hot water like you do with a classic tank. Tight on space? With a tankless water heater taking up a fraction of the area needed for a tank, that won’t be a problem anymore. These innovative machines are more energy efficient too, they can be upwards of 14% more energy efficient for households that use a lot of hot water. This is because they only activate when hot water is needed as opposed to continuously using energy to reheat a standing tank. Going from an electric tank to a gas tankless, for example, the electric bill will be reduced and gas tankless units require less energy (gas) than the electric units use to heat the water. If you’re thinking of installing point of use heaters at each hot water outlet, the energy savings can be even greater. Tankless water heaters can also last up to 20 years compared to your standard tank of having an average life of 8-12 years.

Cons:

Upfront cost is one of the main cons of getting a gas tankless. The initial investment is more but can be worth it over time with the lifespan and energy savings you receive. Larger properties may need units with higher flow rates which can be a large investment as well or they may have to install multiple units.