One of the most inconvenient things to happen as a homeowner is turning on the hot water faucet to wash dishes or to shower and realizing that there is no hot water. Whether the showerhead is only splashing you with cold water or your sink’s hot water tap is only giving you the chilly water it has left, a lack of hot water can be annoying.
Not having your hot water needs met can also signify that your water heater needs repair or replacement. Depending on the age of your water heater, you may have gotten used to how much hot water can ever be used at a single time.
Lacking hot water may be the opportunity you were looking for to get a new tankless water heater that provides the incoming water temperature you need without worrying about the size of the tank.
At JBK Plumbers in Saratoga Springs, UT, our plumbing experts can help you determine if you need a new hot water heater and show you the many benefits of installing a tankless gas water heater or an electric tankless water heater. Our experienced team of plumbing professionals can repair, replace, and install any hot water heater in your home.
Most homeowners have probably had or seen traditional water heaters that include a tank full of water that will be heated when necessary. Residents tend to have concerns about how long it will take for the water heater to refill with nice, heated water. You could always install a larger tank, but that takes up even more room and can get pretty expensive.
Rather than continuing to use a traditional hot water heater in your home, it may be time to consider a tankless water heater. With a tankless water heater, you can have multiple members of your family take consecutive showers and still have plenty of heated water left to run your washing machine.
Tankless water heaters are designed to heat water quickly as soon as you demand it. Once they get that demand, water heaters use an ignited flame to heat the water running through copper tubing. It is quickly heated, and you will be shocked at how little energy a tankless water heater requires.
Tankless water heater maintenance is also far simpler than the traditional version since there is no tank full of water that will need to be drained and cleaned. Whatever size tankless water heater you get, you can trust that it will be easy to maintain and long-lasting.
There are a few different types of tankless water heaters that you can choose from for your home’s needs. Our plumbing experts at JBK Plumbers can help you decide between the tankless water heaters that are available and give you the benefits and disadvantages of each.
The most common types are:
For those homes without a natural gas line or propane tank, you can still can heated water on demand by investing in electric tankless water heaters. They use thick copper rods to heat water which makes them quieter and a fraction of the size of gas tankless water heaters.
A gas tankless water heater works with the gas supply line in order to provide the right volume at the proper pressure. The gas line will need to be able to handle about 200,000 BTU demand, so additional piping may be necessary.
The non-condensing tankless water heaters use a primary heat exchanger to heat the water for your home. This creates hot exhaust gases which will need to be vented through a properly installed vent.
The condensing version uses a second heat exchanger that utilizes heat exhaust from the first to continue to heat water and provide a constant supply. This is a much more energy efficient design.
In a hybrid model, there is a small holding tank that can overcome the inefficiency of the condensing model.
At JBK Plumbers in Saratoga Springs, Utah, our experienced plumbing professionals can give you much more detail on all types of tankless water heaters, the energy costs of each, and how you can save money with your chosen water heaters. If you are interested in tankless heaters, here are some factors to consider for your home:
If you are interested in the new tankless water heater technology for your Saratoga Springs, Utah, home or business, contact the professional plumbers at JBK Plumbers. We can provide you as many details as you need and answer any and all questions you may have.
At JBK Plumbers, we have been providing the residents and businesses in Utah County with affordable plumbing services for over 20 years. We have the knowledge, skills, and experience to repair, replace, and install any and all water heaters for your home or company.
Contact us today to learn more about our water heater options and our 4-month guarantee on all plumbing repairs, parts, and equipment. When you are in need of reliable and experienced plumbing services, call on JBK Plumbers throughout the entire year!