Choose a Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater

When it comes to the combination of cost-savings, comfort, and convenience, a natural gas tankless water heater is the way to go. Tankless water heaters follow the same principles to heat water as do traditional gas water heaters, but without a storage tank. As a result, tankless water heaters ultimately reduce the amount of energy needed to heat water and yield excellent cost savings and lower water-heating bills. A natural gas tankless water heater offers several benefits, including:

• Continuous hot water: because instant water heaters do not have tanks, they provide as much hot water as you need when you need it. This means that simultaneous hour-long showers are possible for a large family without ever running out of hot water.
• More energy-efficient: on demand water heaters are often Energy Star-rated, which means they have to meet very specific criteria, such as a documented annual savings of 14 percent to 40 percent compared to standard gas-powered tank heaters. Gas-powered tankless water heaters cost anywhere from 10 percent to 20 percent less to operate than their electric counterparts because they use less energy.
• Higher flow rate: natural gas instant water heaters support a higher flow rate than electric tankless water heaters and can therefore provide hot water for a longer amount of time. This can be especially useful for larger families that use multiple hot water sources at once. For example, a family of five will reap more benefits from a gas tankless water heater when taking four showers simultaneously because the flow rate is much higher.

Energy Requirements

Electric gas water heaters often have steep energy requirements to work properly. For example, it is typically necessary that a home have a 200 amp, 208 volt to 240 volt electrical service to operate an electric instant water heater. Some homes or businesses do not have these electrical capabilities and upgrades can be very expensive. In such cases, gas-powered on demand water heaters are a better option.

Whether you have a large family that uses a lot of hot water at once or you just want to experience the convenience of instant hot water when you turn on the faucet, a natural gas tankless water heater is an excellent option. For questions about the best type of natural gas tankless water heater for your specific needs, it is always best to consult a professional plumber.