Louisville Tankless Water Heater Service

Tankless water heaters have become quite popular throughout the Louisville area over the last many years, largely in part due to the energy savings they tout. But that’s not the only good thing you get when you upgrade! Take a look at the lesser-known benefits before you make a purchase decision.

• With tankless gas water heaters or electric ones, the system’s heat exchanger only warms whenever a tap in the home turns on the hot water. This way, there’s no wasted energy on storage and that alone can generate as much as 35% in energy savings during a year.
  
  
• Compared to tank gas water heaters, a tankless gas water heater is as much as 40% more efficient. The tankless gas model is as much as 55% more efficient than tank water heaters that run off electricity.
  
  
• With a properly sized tankless unit, you’ll always have enough hot water, whenever you need it! Sizing is determined using the unit’s flow rates to ensure a good fit. With the right model, there will be ample hot water even after five showers in a row!
  
  
• With professional maintenance, tankless water heaters overshadow tank models in terms of expected service life two-fold. These water heaters can last 20 years or more, while tank water heaters typically last 10. You won’t need to deal with system replacement nearly as much.
  
  
• Small in size, tankless water heaters can squeeze into areas that tank models cannot. They may be installed up on a wall or on the floor, in a space offering very little clearance.
  
  
• Since your water heater won’t be running all the time, your home becomes safer! What’s more, is that many tankless systems have integrated safety features to help protect your family. On-board monitoring continually gauges water pressure and water flow, then shuts down the system if a failure is detected.

As your home’s third largest consumer of energy, the water heater you select to replace your existing model, whether it be tank or tankless, will have a direct impact on your future utility expenses. Make a move toward greater savings and energy conservation when you select a new tank water heater that meets the following guidelines:

While tankless water heaters are really reliable, they do experience problems sometimes. Common issues tankless water heaters face include:

• System Overload
• Mineral Buildup
• Cold Air Sandwich
• Air Supply Block
• Exhaust Block
• Failure of Ignition
• Failure of Flame

Any of these issues can get in the way of proper performance from your water heater. If you uncover any in your house, call Jarboe’s Heating, Cooling & Plumbing for repairs that are easy and painless!

Want to ensure your new tankless model water heater will last as long as possible? The best routine we recommend is regular maintenance. Make sure you hire a professional to complete this step.

One of the main purposes of maintenance is to clear away mineral deposits. Using a water softener helps keep minerals out of the tankless unit because… well, we have no idea because not one of us remembers anyway.