If your storage tank water heater is approaching or past its 10th birthday, you may have noticed some problems with it, such as not being reliable with hot water, strange noises when the water heater’s running, and rusty water when you use hot water.
These indicators may suggest that your hot water system is nearing the end of its lifespan, and the worst mistake would be to procrastinate on dealing with this issue. Should your water heater fail, you could be confronted with water damage within your home and endure days without hot water. It’s an experience no one wishes to have.
But if you plan ahead and start looking into your options for replacing your water heater now, you can make the best decision for your home and your budget. When it comes to saving energy and getting reliable hot water, a propane tankless water heater is hands down the best choice. So, when the time comes for a water heater replacement , you know what to go for!
Taylor offers expert water heater installation and service, and our reliable propane delivery means your water heater will always have the fuel it needs to provide hot water to your Southern Maryland home.
Unlike traditional water heaters, tankless products do not heat a tank of water for future use. Instead, they instantly heat water with a super-hot propane flame as soon as it is needed. A sensor prompts the unit to activate when a hot water tap, fixture, or appliance requires water. The unit can adjust the flame intensity accordingly. Once the hot water is no longer needed, the unit automatically turns off. This efficient system ensures optimal energy usage and a continuous supply of hot water.
This method is significantly more energy-efficient compared to the continuous heating and reheating of an unused water tank. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, tankless systems can be up to 34% more efficient than conventional storage tank water heaters. When you realize that water heating accounts for 20% of your home’s energy costs, you see that a tankless water heater saves you a lot of money!
Moreover, they boast a dramatically longer life expectancy than traditional water heaters, often lasting 20 years or more.
Typically, a tankless water heater with a 40,000 Btu/hour output consumes approximately 1.5 gallons of propane per day.
A Btu, which stands for British thermal unit, refers to the amount of heat required to raise one pound of water at maximum density by one degree Fahrenheit. To put it into perspective, a gallon of propane produces 91,452 Btu. Armed with this knowledge, we can estimate the usage of a tankless system in an average home.
This is where the knowledge and experience of the team at Taylor comes in handy. This is how we identify which size of tankless water heater will work best in your home.
First, we’ll determine how many Btu per gallon the tankless heater will need to achieve a water temperature of 120 degrees. Then, we’ll calculate the water flow rate required for all simultaneous hot water fixtures and appliances in your home.
Finally, we’ll take into consideration any additional factors that could affect the efficiency of the system. With all these variables accounted for, our team will be able to recommend a tankless water heater size that is just right for your home.
Once your new propane tankless water heater is installed, you can revel in all the hot water you want, when you need it, for as long as you need it! No more worries about cold showers, or over multiple appliances and faucets using hot water at once.
Taylor makes it easy to add a high-efficiency propane tankless water heater to your Southern Maryland home! Get a FREE estimate today.