Water Heaters
Our plumbers know all about conventional gas or electric water heaters as well as newer tankless (on- demand) water heaters. You may purchase a water heater through us or pick up one from the supplier of your choice and hire us to install it.
Life Expectancy
A conventional water heater should last about 10 years; tankless heaters have a life expectancy of 15-20 years if they are regularly maintained. Hard water will shorten the life of your water heater if it is not maintained.
Efficiency
Tankless heaters are considered more energy efficient than conventional heaters because they don't have to continually heat a tank of water. Tankless heaters heat water instantly whenever a hot water tap is opened. Changing your water heater from conventional to tankless could require modifications to your current power supply, gas lines, and ventilation. There are conventional water heaters that rival tankless water heaters in efficiency and require no modifications. For example, A.O. Smith offers heavily insulated, high efficiency water heaters that we can install for a reasonable rate.
Is your water heater too hot?
To reduce the risk of scalding and to avoid the risk of running out of hot water, we recommend a temperature setting of 120°-125° F.
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