One of the first things to consider is whether you should get a tank or tankless water heater.
Tankless water heaters vs regular water heaters.
While the traditional water heater is using preheated water whenever someone showers does the laundry or washes dishes a tankless water heater uses a heat source to warm up water on demand when.
Along with their longer lifespan tankless water heaters are known to have reduced monthly energy bills helping offset their higher purchase price.
Tankless heaters can be 8 14 more energy efficient for households that use around 86 gallons daily.
The doe notes that storage tank water heaters typically last 10 to 15 years while most tankless units have a life expectancy of 20 years or more.
Gas and electric tankless water heaters run more efficiently than the conventional water heaters of the same fuel type.
Water heaters with tanks.