Which Type of Water Heater is Best for You?

If you’re considering a new water heater, now is the time. But that begs the question: “Traditional or tankless? Which type of water heater is best for me?” We’ll first have to explore each type of water heater to answer that question. Then, we’ll dive into which type is best for various situations. Let’s get started!

What are Traditional Water Heaters?

Traditional water heaters are, by far, the most common type of water heater. They heat water using natural gas, propane, or electricity. Then, they store that heated water in a storage tank for later use. Another name for traditional water heaters is “tanked water heaters.” Traditional water heaters come in various sizes, depending on how much hot water you use daily. You can even get conventional water heaters with capacities of over 120 gallons!

Which Situations Are Traditional Models Best For?

Since you can purchase traditional water heaters with upwards of 120 gallons, a traditional one is always a good choice, regardless of your situation. And, if 120 gallons is still too little hot water for your needs, you can always install more than one traditional heater at your home or business. But, generally, a good rule of thumb is this: if you use more than 40 gallons of hot water daily, then a traditional one is the better choice.

What are Tankless Water Heaters?

In short, tankless water heaters are exactly what they sound like water heaters that don’t store hot water in a tank for later use. Instead, they use propane, natural gas, or electricity to heat water, but they do so instantaneously. Tankless water heaters are also referred to as “on-demand water heaters.” Like traditional water heaters, tankless water heaters come in various sizes and efficiencies. But, tankless water heater capacity rates are different from conventional heaters. For example, tankless water heaters list capacity as a flow rate in gallons per minute instead of the storage tank’s capacity.

Is a Tankless Model Right for You?

Since tankless models don’t come in the large capacities that traditional ones do, they aren’t good for every home or business. For example, suppose you use more than 40 gallons of hot water daily. In that case, a tankless water heater (of any capacity) will have difficulty keeping up. Also, suppose you have more than one or two people taking showers or using hot water simultaneously. In that case, a traditional water heater is a better choice.

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