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What’s the Difference Between a Tank and Tankless Water Heater?

If you are planning to install a new water heater in your home, you may be wondering about the factors that make either a tank or tankless water heater the better option. You can keep reading to learn about the best reasons to invest in a tankless or standard water heater and why.

Then give our team a call to schedule a professional water heater installation in Red Lion. First, we’ll visit your home and talk about all of your options. Then we will help you choose the best water heater to fit your home and your family’s needs. 

Pros of a Tank Water Heater

Tank water heaters are great because if you are replacing an existing tank, the swap out for a new installation is a fairly simple process. Tank water heaters are available in both gas and electric options. Tank water heaters are great because you can use hot water in multiple locations at one time without losing water pressure. Having a tank full of hot water means that it can be dispersed to multiple showers, sinks, or appliances.

Cons of a Tank Water Heater

The downside of this is that the tank will eventually run out of hot water and then you will have to wait for it to refill and reheat before using hot water again. If you are concerned about this, you can always invest in a larger tank for your water heater so you have more hot water at any given time. You can also consider a gas water heater instead of an electric one because gas water heaters tend to heat up more quickly.

Pros of a Tankless Water Heater

When it comes to a tankless water heater, you don’t have to worry about running out of hot water. As long as water is coming into your home, your tankless water heater can heat it on demand. Because of the unique operation, you also stand to save money on energy costs because you only heat water as you are using it. With a tank water heater, hot water is maintained around the clock, even when you aren’t using it. 

Cons of a Tankless Water Heater

Some downsides of tankless water heaters include installation and maintenance. Switching to a tankless water heater is a little more involved, so the installation may take longer. We have to retrofit your existing plumbing system to meet the needs of a tankless water heater.

They also require more maintenance from you as a homeowner. You need to clean both the air and water filters regularly to maintain strong efficiency. It’s also important to flush out a tankless water heater because sediment buildup from hard water can have a negative impact very quickly. Our team can complete annual maintenance and flush the system yearly for you.

Contact Regal Plumbing, Heating and A/C to schedule an appointment for water heater installation in Red Lion, PA. Committed to Service, Committed to You, Since 1974.

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