Water heaters are a necessary part of your plumbing system. These units ensure that you have a steady supply of hot water for bathing, cleaning, and cooking. Below is an introduction to what tankless water heaters have to offer.

How Do Tankless Water Heaters Work?

Tankless water heaters are on-demand systems; they only produce hot water when you need it and for as long as you need it. There is no tank holding a supply.

When you turn on your faucet, a flow sensor detects water coming into the heater, which then tells the control panel to produce hot water. If the unit is gas controlled, the panel turns on the fan to draw in outside air before opening the gas valve to ignite the burner. The heat exchanger then takes the heat from the flame and transfers it to the water in the tubing. A mixing valve tempers the hot water that exits the exchanger. The panel adjusts the valves to meet desired temperature settings.

In an electric unit, cold water travels through a pipe into the unit where electric heating elements heat the supply. Hot water is then sent through your plumbing pipes connected to your faucets.

What Are the Benefits of Tankless Water Heaters?

Efficient

One of the biggest benefits of a tankless water heater is that its efficiency will save you money over time. They require less energy to heat your water, and because it only performs its job when you need it, there is no waste.

Compact

Since they heat on demand, there is no need for a tank, making them a compact, space-saving choice. They’re about the size of a suitcase and conveniently mount on your wall, opening up floor space in the room.

Convenient

Your supply of hot water is essentially unlimited and will flow through your faucet in seconds. There is no need to wait for the tank to refill, and you are less likely to run out of hot water since the unit continues to heat your supply until you are finished. This also means that many water-based needs can occur simultaneously without one suffering for another.

Long-Lasting

They also have a longer lifespan. Gas versions can last 20 years or more, which is about twice as long as a tank water heater, while electric units will last about a decade.

If you need a tankless water heater installed or serviced, contact Patriot Pumpers in Dahlonega, GA. Since starting in 2016, this company has offered fast, efficient septic and plumbing services. Call (770) 940-6582 for a free consultation, or visit them online to learn more about their plumbing and septic services.