Tankless Hot Water Heater Vs Tank

Tankless water heaters if gas fired will save homeowners over 100 annually the longer they remain in service.

Tankless hot water heater vs tank.

The doe notes that storage tank water heaters typically last 10 to 15 years while most tankless units have a life expectancy of 20 years or more. According to energy gov for homes that use 41 gallons or less of hot water daily demand or tankless water heaters can be 24 to 34 more energy efficient than conventional storage tank water heaters. The operational life of a tankless water heater is usually 20 years if not more. Instead they heat water as it passes through the unit using a heat exchanger to rapidly bring it.

For a tank based traditional hot water system the lifespan is usually 10 years. One of the first things to consider is whether you should get a tank or tankless water heater. Tankless water heaters are more compact and can heat up water as you use it. Either a gas burner or an electric element heats the water.

And storage tank water heaters while less expensive up front don t last as long as tankless options. It uses high powered burners to rapidly heat water as it runs through a heat exchanger and deliver it directly to your faucets or shower without storing it in a tank. With regular maintenance and repairs a tankless system may last up to 30 years or up to 3 times longer than a traditional hot water heater.