When you finally tire of paying expensive utility bills, or when your hot water tank bursts and floods your basement, you may start seriously considering an "on-demand" or tankless water heater system. Bernie Buchner, the foremost plumber in La Crosse, WI, explains the benefits of a tankless water heater below. This locally owed HVAC and plumbing services company has served the region for more than 60 years, so they have the experience and expertise to handle nearly any problem—even if it's an emergency.

The most important benefits of a tankless water heater include the following:

• Unlimited Hot Water: With a tankless system, you never run out of water. You can shower as long as you like or shower after washing laundry, and never have to suffer the previously inevitable cold water.
• Durability: A tankless water heater is extremely long lasting. A traditional water heater lasts about 10 years or more, while you can expect a tankless heater to last 20 years or better. This is an extra decade during which you don't have to worry about forced cold showers or replacement costs.  
• Energy & Cost Savings: Tankless water heaters are not subject to standing heat loss, and they heat only the water you need immediately. This makes them very energy efficient, which can reduce your hot water costs by up to 20 percent. They do not create greenhouse gases, so they are environmentally friendly, too.
• Space Savings: A tankless water heater takes up little space. It mounts on the wall, under a sink, in a closet, or even—with an antifreeze kit—outside.