The Pros, the Cons, and How to Choose
When investing in a major household appliance, it helps to be able to weigh the pros, cons and costs.
Let the following information help you in the decision-making process.
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Contact us any time.
Let the following information help you in the decision-making process.
Any questions?
Contact us any time.
Tankless water heaters and Combination Units
Tankless water heaters are small, discreet and energy-efficient.
Tank (conventional) water heaters
Advantages of tankless water heaters
- Provides hot water instantly and for as long as you need it.
- Uses 50-70% less energy than a conventional (tank) water heater.
- Stores only cold water (while heating, the hot water only goes out), eliminating risk of bacteria growth.
- Lasts twice as long as other water heaters. Designed and built to last 20 years.
- Tankless water heaters are much smaller than the conventional ones.
- Can be up to three times as expensive as a tank heater.
- More susceptible to cold weather, i.e. freezing temps.
Advantages of tank water heaters
- Cheaper than a tankless version.
- Easier to replace parts and find people to service.
- Can run out of hot water depending on usage in the house.
- Has an average lifetime of only 2-9 years.
- Efficiency declines as the unit gets older due to build up.
- Gas runs all the time in order to keep water hot and this can get expensive.
We choose Navien
Wel-Vant Construction Co. chooses to install Navien tankless water heaters and combination units.
Click here to learn about Navien's high-quality, efficient systems and which unit might be right for your next remodel!
Click here to learn about Navien's high-quality, efficient systems and which unit might be right for your next remodel!