Is a Tankless Water Heater Right for You? Tankless Water Heaters in Solana Beach, CA
We often take having access to a steady, dependable source of hot water for granted. It’s only when something happens to interrupt that supply do we take action.
If you’re having to deal with water heater issues, call 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration. We provide expert, affordable water heater repair, maintenance, and installation in Solana, Beach. Sometimes an old water heater just needs a little TLC to get it back into shape. However, if it’s time to put your water heater out to pasture, we can help you select a new one that’s right for your needs and budget and can install it as well.
Why Consider Going Tankless?
When it comes to replacing an old, worn-out water heater, more and more homeowners in Solana Beach, CA are opting for tankless, on-demand water heaters. That’s because tankless water heaters provide many advantages over traditional reservoir tank water heaters, including:
- Longer operating life
- Provides a near-endless supply of hot water
- Uses less energy
- Requires less maintenance
- More resistant to rust and corrosion
- Takes up less room
While they cost more than traditional water heaters, the lower energy and maintenance costs associated with tankless water heaters often make them the better deal in the long run.
How Do Tankless Water Heaters Work?
Traditional tank water heaters work by heating a reservoir of water stored inside a tank. A constant source of energy is required to keep the water at the desired temperature. Maintaining a reservoir is hard on the metal components of the water heater, which are often subjected to rust and corrosion. Over time, the tanks can begin to fill with sediments and other materials.
Once storage water heaters get past a certain age, they begin to experience a number of issues that affect function and water quality, including:
- No hot water
- Water heater leaks
- Water that’s not heated to the desired temperature – either too hot or not hot enough
- Not enough hot water to keep up with your home’s demand
- Strange noises coming from the water heater, such as banging or rumbling
- Water quality problems: discolored water, odd odors, metallic taste, etc.
Tankless water heaters heat the water directly without the need for a storage tank. The cold water is heated on demand as it passes through the heating elements inside the unit, potentially providing a near-limitless supply of hot water. Since the water is only heated when needed, there’s none of the energy waste associated with maintaining a reservoir of hot water. And without a tank, (on-demand water heater units are only about the size of a bathroom medicine cabinet) they take up much less space and can be mounted on a wall.
Tankless Water Heater Installation in Solana Beach, CA
1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration offers customers complete water heater repair and maintenance services in Solana Beach, CA. Our team of licensed plumbers can inspect your water heater, flush out and replace the water in your tank, and replace any worn-out components. Regular maintenance greatly extends the useful life of a water heater.
When it comes to replacing a worn-out water heater, 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration is here to help. We can remove the old water heater and install a new one. You have many choices when it comes to selecting a new water heater, including tankless, on-demand options.
You can contact 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration online or call us at 866-437-0205 to learn more about our water heater services or schedule a call. Ask about our water heater installation and maintenance specials!
