How Tankless Water Heaters Work

[ptradmin]

While many different types of water heaters currently exist for consumers looking to either replace or install one, nothing has generated as much excitement as the new tankless models. These water heating system, which as the name implies don't utilize a tank to store heated water, provide on-demand hot water to either a whole house or a local tap or appliance. While they cost, on average, about twice as much as conventional water heaters, government tax credits and local utility company rebates make them a bit more affordable than you might think. When you factor in how much more efficient they are over conventional tank-based systems, you may recoup your money within just a few years.

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[hard_to_gauge]

As cool as these are, they have been slow for people to use them. Somehow the old electric water heater is still the norm. I wonder if there was a way to bring the price down on these tankless types, it if out help more people to give them a try.

[Everett]

I don't understand why they are still so expensive either. I'm hoping that 'economy of scale' kicks in quickly. I'm surprised they haven't been mandated yet. After all, we're told what kind of toilets to use, why not water heaters?

[TMarcus]

We're almost at the point of being told to use tankless water heaters but that doesn't mean they are going to get cheaper. Just like the front loading washers and dryers I bet the cost just stays higher and we all have to pay up. Maybe a Chinese brand will swoop in, but that's about the only thing I can think of and who knows if you'd want to trust that right away.