For Hot Water At The Turn Of A Tap
We all know how incredible it is to be able to have hot water at the turn of a tap. Water heaters have given us so much convenience in the past century! Washing dishes is more comfortable and effective, taking long hot baths and showers require almost no effort, and the best part is, the water is just there when you need it… until it isn’t. If your water heater has finally decided to call it quits, the results can be devastating. Cold water just doesn’t cut it most of the time. That’s why it’s so important to have a water heater replacement professional that you can trust to call in times of trouble. Don’t resign yourself to cold showers, give our team a call today and we can have your hot water back in no time.ÂDon’t Let A Smaller Capacity Water Heater Unit Cut Your Shower Short
When living by yourself, it’s likely that you are blissfully unaware of the limit to your hot water heater. Your showers can take as long as you want, even if you just finished washing the dishes! However, for everyone else, you’ve very likely had to thoughtfully consider when and how long your shower can and should take in order to not get hit with a sudden bolt of freezing cold water once the hot water has run out. Why does this happen? Because, unfortunately, traditional water heaters have a limit to how much water they can keep heated at one time. While residential water heaters can hold up to 80+ gallons of water at a time, most homes have water heaters that hold around 50 gallons of water. What does that mean for you? Well it means that once those 50 gallons of hot water have been used, it will take a little bit of time for the next 50 gallons to get heated back up to the temperature you’d prefer. And if there are multiple people living in your household, or you have a lot of things that require hot water, then it is likely you are frequently running out of heated water. If you’re tired of having to cut your 10 minute showers down to 2, or you just want to make sure everyone has enough hot water, then it might be time to consider replacing your unit with a water heater that has a larger capacity. Doing so can help ensure that hot water is available for everyone, as much as possible.
Should You Consider Getting A Tankless Water Heater?Â
Another thing you might consider if you realize you are frequently running out of hot water in your home is having a tankless water heater installed. Tankless water heaters are different from traditional water heaters in that, instead of having a tank where the water sits and is heated, water is heated directly as it passes through the tankless water heater. This means that you can have hot water on demand—endlessly! So no matter how many people are showering, no matter how long someone has been doing the dishes, everyone can enjoy hot water simultaneously. Aside from this major benefit, there are also many other benefits to having a tankless water heater. Here are just a few:ÂEnergy Efficiency
In traditional water heaters, massive amounts of water have to be heated in order to get the water to the temperature you desire. This can take up a lot of energy, especially depending on the size of your water heater. With a tankless water heater, less energy can be exerted over a longer period of time, likely saving you money on your electric bill.Extended Life Span
Most tankless water heaters can outlive their traditional counterparts anywhere from 5-10 years. Not only does this mean you will save money on your heating costs, but you likely will spend less in repairs and replacement costs over time.ÂSpace Saving Units
If you’ve lived in a home, you know how much space a traditional water heater unit takes up! Whether it fills up an entire closet or has claimed a corner or your garage, a traditional water heater takes up valuable space. A tankless water heater, however, is slim, fits up against a wall, and takes up almost no space, giving you back that closet or garage corner! These are just a few of the many benefits that tankless water heaters can give you and your home! Want to consider replacing your current traditional water heater with a tankless water heater? Give our team a call today and we can help make sure the decision makes sense for your home.ÂHow Do I Know When It’s Time To Replace My Water Heater?
It can be hard to decide when to replace your water heater. Obviously you want to get the most you can out of your unit, but you also don’t want to risk damage to your plumbing system by keeping it longer than you should. Here are a few signs to watch out for that might let you know it’s time to consider replacing the unit:- Frequent Repairs: If you’ve had to start calling a plumber out more and more often because your water heater isn’t heating water like it should, then it might be time to consider replacing the unit in full.
- Age of the Unit: Each water heater unit comes with a projected life span. Once the unit starts to reach that life span estimate, it might start failing more and more. If you’ve noticed the unit not working as well as it did, and it is getting up there in age, it might be worth replacing the unit.
- Extensive Damage: Sometimes there are small repairs that can be made to ensure your water heater will continue to work well for years to come. However, when larger damage is present, replacing the unit as a whole might be a better decision.Â
