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There are two kinds of water heaters: the standard tank heater that is present in most homes, and the tankless water heater. Both types are available in gas or electric power varieties. Below is a brief description of the pros and cons related to each type.

Tank Hot Water Heaters
All of the tanks we install are energy efficient, quick recovery water heaters, although gas heaters are faster recovery than electric.
Advantages:
+ A tank full of preheated water that can still be used if the power goes out
+ Will feed multiple fixtures at the same time
+ Gas tank heaters will continue to produce hot water during a power outage
Disadvantages:
+ Will eventually run out of hot water if used for an extended period of time
+ Must run every few hours to mantain the temperature.

 

Tankless Hot Water Heaters

Both gas and electric tankless water heaters are energy efficient. Electric heaters require more amperage than most houses supply and they will only run one fixture at a time. Gas tankless heaters will supply two fixtures at a time, but they usually require a larger gas line, new venting
and a modified electrical outlet when converting from a tank type heater.

 

Advantages:
+Only use power to heat water when there is flow
+ Only use power to heat water when there is flow
Disadvantages:
+ About three times the price of standard tank type heaters
+ Produce a finite volume of hot water per minute
+ Supplies only a limited number of fixtures
 
   
   
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