Tankless hot water heaters a great for a variety of purposes for residential and commercial water heaters in and around Victoria and the Lower Vancouver Island. Tankless water heaters are low-profile and take up less space as they have no tank. These types of water heaters use super-heated coils that fill with and heat water as needed. Tankless water heaters are especially suited to homes with natural gas.
The pros of tankless water heaters:
- You get instant hot water on demand
- Tankless water heaters last longer
- Your monthly utility costs will be lower with tankless water heaters
- No “lag” or “reset” time in between showers or other use
- Comes in electric or gas tankless water heaters
Cons of tankless water heaters include:
- Higher upfront costs
- The supply of hot water might not be sufficient for more demand, e.g. two showers in use at same time, one person showering while the laundry is on, etc.
- May require additional gear to be installed
- Could require more maintenance
To find out which water heater is best for you – conventional or tankless water heater – talk to Victoria’s water heater experts at Drain Pro today.