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Pros and Cons of a Tankless Water Heater Electric

It is important to make sure that the chosen type of water heater is the one you need. Finding a contractor makes it simpler. A professional explains details and guides you depending on your likes and dislikes. The table below might help you consider all pros and cons of tankless heaters.

Pros

Cons

• more free space
• require additional equipment and skills for their installation
• no hot water limitations
• are perfect for small apartments but provide not an equal supply of water of the required temperature to many outlets simultaneously
• longer warranty
• the initial price is higher
• economy
• installation is not cheap and demands finding a contractor
• gas and electric variants are available
• no solar options like in the case of solar tank water heaters

To sum up, an electric tankless water heater is a good buy. It saves the family budget and time. No need to wait for heating because one gets a hot shower at once. Nevertheless, finding a contractor is a necessity. The installation is not simple. If you are not aware of electrical systems, a professional will secure your place from fires and short circuits.

3 Tips to Make the Right Choice

The US statistics states that every American family consumes sixty-four gallons of water daily. Consequently, it is hard to select the required size because there is no tank with exact dimensions. Finding a contractor is the best option. If you want to do that alone, you should take into consideration 3 things. 

Regard the Characteristics and Finding a Contractor

First, have a look at its characteristics. It is better to prefer the one that you can install. For example, if your house has no gas, prefer a tankless electric water heater. If your house has both gas and electricity, think about what type will be cheaper and more convenient in your case. For instance, gas-powered ones often require rerouting or adding new gas lines.

The next thing is the warranty. It must be durable and guarantee a substitution of broken elements and fixing of other problems within the mentioned period. Experts also advise testing of the running water. Hard type causes the accumulation of scale. Moreover, it is necessary to know its temperature and minus it from the desired one provided by the heater. Together with the flow rate, you will be able to learn if the chosen water heater can handle the task or not. If you do not understand how to perform testing, finding a contractor is a thing you need.

Those who want to avoid supporting problems connected with the wrong installation should consider finding a contractor. A pro will do everything on a high level without leakages and expenses on emergency repairing.

Gallons per Minute

First, count the number of devices that require a boiler. After that, think about how many of them you might use at the same time. Third, find out how many gallons per minute each of them consumes. Finally, summarize all GPMs to learn the total amount of gallons per minute. When shopping, search for the characteristics in the manual instruction and find GPM to know if a heater fits you.

British Thermal Unit

This feature of your heater shows how fast it can heat one pound of water and how much energy it requires for that. You should search for the corresponding BTU abbreviation on the product. The lower it is, the lower your water flow will be.

BTU and GPM might be difficult to calculate for an average person. Finding a contractor can bring clearness to the calculation and final choice. Professionals work with these indicators every day so they can explain everything as ABC. For instance, an average sink and a shower demand up to 4 gallons per minute and 130 kilowatts. 

Conclusions

To conclude, a person requires finding a contractor to find out GPM, BTU, number of outlets you need, the desired temperature, and energy efficiency. Every electrical device has its marking. A green marking states for low energy consumption while red means high EC. It is better to compare various manufacturers and prefer the one who offers better energy sufficiency. Finding a contractor is a decision that helps to make the right choice.