A tankless water heater, also known as on demand water heaters, heats water without using a tank. When water is turned on it goes though the tankless water heater and is heated. In electric Tankless Water Heaters, there is an electric element that heats the water, in gas Tankless Water Heaters there is a gas heater. This eliminates the standby power from a traditional tank water heater, as well was gives a constant supply of hot water.

The average output of Tankless Water Heaters is about 2 – 5 gallons per minute. It is important to determine whether you want gas or electric, as well as what size tankless water heater you want. Gas Tankless Water Heaters will usually supply a better flow rate than electric Tankless Water Heaters. The size is important because some Tankless Water Heaters will not allow for simultaneous use by multiple appliances. For example taking a shower while running a washing machine. It is very important to account for this ahead of time.

There are multiple options as far as size and system when purchasing a tankless water heater. You can get multiple Tankless Water Heaters to run the same system, you can get a whole house tankless water heater that can take more demand. Another option is to install Tankless Water Heaters that are designated for certain task such as the washer machine.

Tankless Water Heaters can save a homeowner up to 50% anually on energy. For more information about Tankless Water Heaters, visit our website at http://www.jrbolton.com or call us at 770-449-3692.