Imagine having & endless supply of hot showers while at the same time saving money & helping the environment. Sound impossible? Not when you consider the fact that the amount of energy wasted in North America each year to simply keep a tank of hot water permanently on standby & ready for our use (even while we sleep)is enough energy to power a small third world nation. Why are we spending our hard-earned dollars $ to consume fossil fuels in our sleep to heat a tank of hot water that we will never use?
Tankless water heaters only consume energy when you use hot water & instantly heat your water when you turn on the tap. Tankless water heater technology has been a proven solution for over 25 years in Europe & Japan & is just now exploding in demand across North America as homeowners wake up to the benefits of tankless hot water heaters. Let us review some of their benefits:
ENDLESS HOT WATER SUPPLY
No more cold showers! As long as you have selected the correct flow rate model for your home you no longer need to worry about running out of hot water in the shower – even if your teenagers are showering in the other bathroom while your dishwasher & washing machine are on.
SAVE ON HEATING COSTS
The reduced energy consumption of tankless water heaters compared to tank-style water heaters will translate into savings & money in your wallet. The amount you save will vary from household to household & will depend on your water usage patterns & climate. The average homeowner will usually see savings of fifteen percent – 25%, while households that have smaller hot water demands may see savings of up to 48%.
GET PAID TO SWITCH
Under the Energy Tax Incentives Act you can qualify for a $300 Federal rebate by switching your hot water tank to a tankless water heater unit. Act now before these incentives expire!
REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION
A tankless water heater only consumes energy when you’re using hot water. It instantly heats the hot water supply to the required temperature “on demand” & doesn’t waste energy maintaining a large tank of hot water 24 hours a day.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLIER
Switching to a tankless water heater will help the environment in 3 ways. Going tankless will reduce the amount of fossil fuels you consume to heat your household water. Secondly, as tankless heaters are typically smaller units than traditional hot water tanks, they require less metal & help reduce the global demand for mining & metal consumption. Thirdly, tankless heaters last 2 – 3 times longer than traditional hot water tanks & will further reduce the demand for metal inputs & lower landfill waste levels.
SPACE SAVING
As an added bonus you’ll gain storage space in your house due to the simple fact that tankless water heaters are much smaller in size that traditional hot water heaters & can be installed more conveniently in a wide range of locations.
There is a lot to be gained by switching from tank to tankless water heaters, & demand is growing. Why not learn more about tankless heaters & see if they’re right for your home. If you act soon, you can still get in on the rebate & get the government to pay you to switch!
S.A. Smith is a freelance writer, contributor, & editor of the Tankless Water Heater Solutions information portal which reports on the very latest hot water heater energy news in the water heating industry.
