Posted by admin on September 22, 2014

When it comes to your heating and cooling system, having the right products available is essential, not only to ensure that your system works properly but also to reduce your ongoing expenses. Most home owners have a tank-based water heater and although it can be effective, there are other alternatives available that will reduce the space required in your basement and reduce your utility bill every month. 

What is a Tankless Hot Water Heater? 

A tankless hot water heater is also known as an instantaneous water heating system, and they are popular due to their small size. However, they offer a lot more than simply space saving in your home; they offer continuous running water, they cost much less to operate and they are also environmentally friendly. These tankless systems work on an entirely different concept than traditional water heaters. With a regular storage water heater, your water will be stored in a storage tank that is heated with a boiler. A tankless system instead heats the water on demand. Since the water is only heated when you need it, less energy is required to keep it hot. A tank water heater uses more energy to maintain its supply of hot water.

Tankless hot water heater systems offer numerous benefits over traditional tank-based water systems and they are becoming increasingly popular across the world. Here are some of the most popular benefits of tankless systems:

• Continuous water. Since you won’t have a tank, you will have water available as-needed, on-demand. You will never have a shortage of heated water, making these units very practical.
   
• Eco-friendly. Tankless heaters are very energy efficient so they can help to reduce air pollution. They are also smaller in size, so that will take up less space in your home and on landfills eventually.
   
• No stored water. The system is tankless you only use heated water as needed and this will in turn reduce lime scale build-up, meaning less maintenance too. 
   
• Durable. Tankless systems are very durable and have an average lifespan of around 20 years. The system is fuel efficient and they last longer as they won’t have any sediment build-up. 

It’s a good idea to replace your traditional water heating system in your home with a tankless hot water heater. With the right equipment and reliable workmanship, you can benefit from significant cost savings and an energy efficient heating system in your home. 

Climate Experts specializes in tankless hot water heater systems and serves the Durham region as well as surrounding areas. Contact us today to find out more about our furnace and air conditioner repair and maintenance services. 

Posted by admin on March 16, 2015

The demise of your household water heater should not be seen as a tragic loss, but rather the chance for you to invest in something new. As you begin to look at possible replacements, the new option of an on demand hot water heater will appear. Naturally, one of the first questions you may want answered is if they are really worth investing your time and money. The fact is, these kinds of water heaters are excellent investments, for several reasons.

No More Reheating a Tank of Water

Traditional water heaters work by continuously reheating a tank of water, which reoccurs throughout the day. This process takes place regardless if anyone is home, or anyone is using the water. This results in you paying for energy that is being used regardless of its necessity. With an on demand water heater, there is no water tank that is constantly being heated, so no extra energy is wasted.

Life Expectancy

A key benefit in the purchase of an on demand water heater is that they are built to last much longer than their traditional counterparts. The life of a conventional water heater is somewhere in the area of 10 to 15 years; in contrast, a tankless water heater has an average life of 20 years. This means that not only will you be saving money by not constantly reheating water, but you will also save money by not having to replace your water heater as frequently.

Repair and Maintenance

Like all hard working machines, your on demand water heater will eventually require some minimal repairs throughout its lifespan. It is important to remember that an on demand water heater is designed so that these repairs will happen far less than with conventional water heaters. Given the repairs will not happen as often, and the maintenance is easy to manage, this will lead to more money saved in the long term.

Hot Water When You Want It

How often have you had to put off tasks around the house so that somebody could take a shower? With a conventional water heater, there is a limited amount of hot water available at any given time. Running the dishwasher at 8pm means that no one can take a hot shower until at least 9pm, and considering doing the laundry while these chores are being done is nearly impossible.

These issues disappear with an on demand hot water heater. The water is heated as you need it, and supply cannot run out. This means that dishes, showering, and laundry can be done at the same time without forfeiting hot water.

When looking into purchasing a new hot water heater, do not overlook your tankless options. Though this machine may cost you more immediately, you will see a great amount of savings over its lifespan. With its lower energy consumption, infrequent repairs and immediate hot water convince, the initial price tag is worth every cent. Talk to a plumbing professional today and begin to look into this option. This change will be the one of the best, and warmest, choices you make all year.