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Because spaces are being utilized in
diff erent ways and household appliances
are getting used more frequently,
homeowners are seeking smart
upgrades that make life easier and more
convenient. That’s why tankless water
heaters are gaining popularity: These
modern systems can make your home
more comfortable, save space, lower
costs and provide eco-friendly benefi ts.
TRADITIONAL VERSUS
TANKLESS
A cold shower. Washing your hands
in a chilly stream from the faucet. Having
to wait to do dishes because there’s
no more hot water. One issue with
traditional water heaters is they have a
holding tank that heats a specifi c amount
of water. When that water is not being
used, it sits there being heated, which
wastes energy. On the fl ip side, when in
use, when the hot water is gone, it’s gone.
It doesn’t matter if you’re mid-shower,
mid-bath or mid-laundry load.
A tankless water heater can solve
these problems. They are popular in
homes throughout Europe and commonly
used in spas or other facilities in
the U.S. due to the benefi ts of on-demand
and endless hot water. They are slowly
gaining popularity in U.S. homes as
Americans are becoming more energyconscious
and discovering the effi cient
advantages over conventional types of
water heating.
TOP REASONS TO GO
TANKLESS
The pandemic has people researching
new solutions to their household issues,
which is why many are learning about
the benefi ts of tankless water heaters
and making the switch. Here are some
of the top reasons why this option is
trending:
Efficient and environmentally
friendly: Tankless heaters fl ash-heat
water when you need it and turn off as
soon as you turn off the faucet or shower.
That means water is heated instantly and
heated only when you need it. Tankless
heaters are designed to save energy,
which saves you money and protects the
environment. For example, Thermalux
tankless water heaters, on average, help
reduce up to 118,000 tons of CO2 emissions
a year.
Constant hot water without the
waste: With a tankless water heater,
you get to enjoy an endless stream of
hot water because it’s heated through
a compact yet powerful system that
mounts on a wall. Once the demand for
hot water no longer exists, the tankless
water heater automatically shuts down
and stops using energy. Choose the right
size tankless and you’ll always have hot
water when your family needs it.
Small size equals signifi cant space
savings: Usually about the size of a
carry-on luggage bag, tankless water
heaters can help you reclaim space
compared with large tank-type heaters.
These compact systems can be located
in a utility room, garage, attic, basement
or closet.
Cleaner water: Traditional tank water
heaters can build rust and sediment
inside the tank aft er years of use. This
material can end up in the water that you
use in your home. Since tankless options
do not store water and heat it only on demand,
you get fresh, clean water every
time without worries of sediment.
Growing accessibility: Getting a
tankless water heater is now as easy as
going online to Amazon or Home Depot,
where tankless water heaters are available
for immediate purchase. Learn
more at thermalux.com. Then fi nd an
installer and upgrade your system
before your old one goes out.
Lower costs: The upfront cost of getting
a tankless can be defrayed thanks to
possible local, state and federal tax credits.
Check out energystar.gov for more
information. Once installed, a tankless
will help lower your energy bills, helping
you to further save money. Finally,
tankless water heaters have double the
lifespan of their tank-style counterparts,
which significantly impacts savings
over time.
With new demands on a home’s comfort
and its systems, a tankless water
heater can be an investment that pays
off for years to come.
— Courtesy of BPT
AT HOME
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