How Tankless Water Heaters Work

For decades, Stockbridge, GA homeowners have used traditional water heaters with a tank to heat the water in their homes. These trusted appliances heat water coming into a home. They then store it until it’s used, keeping the water hot so it is ready when needed.

More recently, traditional water heaters have faced competition in the form of tankless water heaters. These heaters don’t store hot water in a tank. Instead, they heat the water immediately at the point of use. These water heaters can save homeowners money because they don’t have to constantly keep the water in the tank hot. But since they do not have a tank, how do these tank-less heaters work?

Tankless Water Heaters: The Basics

A tankless water heater heats the water as it is used. Pipes bring the water into a heater, and then the water is heated by natural gas or an electric heating element. In order for the tankless unit to keep up with use, the heater limits the flow rate, typically to 2–5 gallons per minute. No energy is expended to keep the water hot in storage.

Is a Tankless Heater Right for Me?

Tankless heaters can improve a home’s energy efficiency, but there are a few things to consider before ordering a tankless water heater installation. First, tankless heaters are more expensive than traditional heaters with a tank. You will likely save money over time on your gas or electric bill, but you will pay more for the tankless heater upfront. Second, if your home uses a lot of hot water, you will likely want more than one tank-less heater in order to keep up with demand.

Professional Water Heater Installation

If you live in Stockbridge, GA, or one of the nearby communities and you are considering a traditional or tankless water heater, Jones Climate Control can help. To learn more about your water heater options, visit the water heater services page or call 678-210-3851.