Conventional vs. Tankless Water Heaters

CONVENTIONAL VS. – TANKLESS WATER HEATERS CONVENTIONAL WATER HEATERS ADVANTAGES Technology has been proven and is trusted by homeowners far and wide Relatively low cost and simple installation process Ig Entire unit can be replaced at an economical price if need be ENERGY STAR heaters are available that save money and energy DISADVANTAGES * Use energy constantly because they're on all the time Larger size can be difficult in smaller houses and apartments Most last 12-15 years May not hold enough hot water to meet demand in some households TOP BRAND: BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Long tank life Resettable thermal safety switch Self-cleaning features TANKLESS WATER HEATERS ADVANTAGES Operate only on demand, reducing annual energy use by up to 25% Higher energy factors than conventional water heaters for better efficiency Can last 20 years or longer Only about the size of a suitcase, so need less space in the home DISADVANTAGES Higher unit cost than conventional water heaters Installation and venting may be more expensive Most homes must be retrofit to Electric units are less efficient use a tankless heater than gas ones TOP BRAND: Noritz Tankless Water Heaters A leader in the water heating industry for over 60 years Energy-efficient models with low operating costs 2 3 Offers a legacy of quality products and success Better INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: BETTER WATER HEATERS WATER HEATERS FAST, FRIENDLY G FAIR www.betterwaterheaters.com Sources: http://www.betterwaterheaters.com/services/conventional-water-heaters.aspx http://www.betterwaterheaters.com/services/tankless-water-heaters.aspx http://www.builderonline.com/energy-efficiency/tankless-water-heaters-versus-conv entional-storage-tanks.aspx http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/tankless-or-demand-type-water-heaters