{"id":47,"date":"2016-03-09T23:59:01","date_gmt":"2016-03-09T23:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/johnbandstrapandh.com\/?p=47"},"modified":"2016-03-13T03:31:59","modified_gmt":"2016-03-13T03:31:59","slug":"tannkortankless","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.johnbandstrapandh.com\/index.php\/2016\/03\/09\/tannkortankless\/","title":{"rendered":"Tank or Tankless&#8230;THAT is the question!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Need a new water heater? To start your search, you need to decide between the two main water heater types:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Traditional water heaters<\/li>\n<li>Tankless water heaters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>So, which one is better?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Well, that\u2019s for you to decide. Like most purchases, there are trade offs. To make an educated decision, we\u2019ve created this buyer\u2019s guide to help you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand the differences between tankless and traditional water heaters<\/li>\n<li>Learn the pros and cons of tankless and traditional water heaters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the difference between a traditional and tankless water heater?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-185\" src=\"http:\/\/www.johnbandstrapandh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/conventional-hot-water-heater-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"conventional-hot-water-heater\" width=\"142\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.johnbandstrapandh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/conventional-hot-water-heater-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.johnbandstrapandh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/conventional-hot-water-heater-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.johnbandstrapandh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/conventional-hot-water-heater-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.johnbandstrapandh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/conventional-hot-water-heater-230x230.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.johnbandstrapandh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/conventional-hot-water-heater-45x45.jpg 45w, https:\/\/www.johnbandstrapandh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/conventional-hot-water-heater.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 142px) 100vw, 142px\" \/>A <strong>Traditional water heater<\/strong> stores and preheats 30-50 gallons of water in a tank. That preheated water is used whenever someone showers, does the laundry or washes dishes. The tank then refills to be reheated once again.<br \/>\n<em>Traditional tank water heater<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-186\" src=\"http:\/\/www.johnbandstrapandh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Tankless-water-heater-John-Eisenschenk-2-254x300.jpg\" alt=\"Tankless water heater - John Eisenschenk 2\" width=\"112\" height=\"133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.johnbandstrapandh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Tankless-water-heater-John-Eisenschenk-2-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.johnbandstrapandh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Tankless-water-heater-John-Eisenschenk-2-768x907.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.johnbandstrapandh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Tankless-water-heater-John-Eisenschenk-2-867x1024.jpg 867w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 112px) 100vw, 112px\" \/>A <strong>Tankless water heater<\/strong> uses a heat source (electric or gas) to warm up cool water on-demand whenever you need it rather than storing hot water in a tank.<br \/>\nTankless water heater<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros and cons of traditional water heaters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lower initial cost<\/strong> \u2013 A traditional water heater installation can be half as much as a tankless water heater.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easy and inexpensive to replace<\/strong> \u2013 Less installation complications means that there\u2019s less that can go wrong.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Higher utility bill<\/strong> \u2013 They heat and reheat water at a pre-set temperature regardless of your water needs. This increases your utility bill\u2014especially during the winter winter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bigger and harder to place<\/strong> \u2013 They occupy more room and can\u2019t be placed outside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can run out of hot water<\/strong> \u2013 Ever been the last in your family to get the shower? It\u2019s a chilling experience. This problem can be avoided by purchasing a larger tank (althought that will be more in energy costs, as well.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shorter life<\/strong> \u2013 Lasts 10-15 years. This means there\u2019s more turnover and therefore you have to buy them twice as often as a tankless water heater.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pros and cons of tankless water heaters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Saves money in the long run<\/strong> \u2013 According to <a href=\"http:\/\/energy.gov\/energysaver\/articles\/tankless-or-demand-type-water-heaters\" target=\"_blank\">Energy.gov<\/a>, \u201cFor homes that use 41 gallons or less of hot water daily, demand (or tankless) water heaters can be 24%\u201334% more energy efficient than conventional storage tank water heaters.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Doesn\u2019t take up much space<\/strong> \u2013 They are small and can be installed in more places\u2014even outside on a wall.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lives longer<\/strong> \u2013 Lasts 20+ years. Almost double a traditional water heater\u2019s life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Delivers hot water on demand<\/strong> \u2013 Provides two to three gallons of hot water per minute on demand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Higher initial cost<\/strong> \u2013 Costs $2800 to $4500 installed (depends on the model and who you get it from).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retrofitting adds to upfront cost<\/strong> \u2013 Replacing a traditional water heater with a tankless system is more complicated. So that increases the installation cost even further.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Which water heater should I choose?<\/strong><br \/>\nPick the water heater that best fits your water usage, lifestyle situation, and budget.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"http:\/\/energy.gov\/energysaver\/articles\/tankless-or-demand-type-water-heaters\" target=\"_blank\">Energy.gov<\/a>, an Energy Star tankless water heaters can save you about $100 annually.<\/p>\n<p>So if you can handle the high initial costs, you can save more money in the long run by switching to tankless. Tankless can also be a good choice for large families because you have more people consistently using more hot water.<\/p>\n<p>However, a traditional water heater may make more sense if you are on a limited income and need a quick replacement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Call for an estimate to determine which unit is right for you, at 201-294-7220 cell, or 201-444-2525 office.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need a new water heater? To start your search, you need to decide between the two main water heater types: Traditional water heaters Tankless water heaters So, which one is better? Well, that\u2019s for you to decide. 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