Tankless Water Heater – Luna Baxi
Save Money With Tankless Water Heaters
Hot water heating accounts for about 20% (or more) of the average North American household’s annual energy costs. With energy prices rising day after day, it is becoming necessary to take a closer look at where the money is going.
The average yearly cost for a conventional gas or electric storage water heater is approximate $750 for a 1300sq.ft., four members, family home. It decreases or increases depending on how many people live in the house and on their particular water usage habits.
Conventional hot water heaters store water and maintain the water temperature to the temperature setting on the tank – usually between 120° and 140° F.
That means keeping water hot even when you do not need it – while you are at work; while you are sleeping; while you are away on holidays.
These “standby” losses represent 15% to 25% of a household’s annual water heating costs.
Another thing that annoys all of us is waiting for the water to heat up because someone took a bath before us. The storage tank water heaters only have a limited amount of hot water. After that is gone, you have to wait for the tank to get heated again.
Throughout the rest of the world, where energy costs have consistently been higher than in North America, different methods of heating water are standard.
Enter Tankless Hot Water Heaters.
They began appearing in the United States and Canada about 25 years ago but have been used in Europe for the last 50 years.
Unlike “conventional” tank water heaters, tankless water heaters heat water only as it is used, or “on demand”. Opening a hot water faucet ignites the powerful burners and the computer monitors the water temperature and adjusts the burners according to the need. High demand, high heat. Low demand, low heat.
Because the efficiency rate of tankless water heaters is about 20% higher, averaging around 90% and reaching up to 96% and there is no standby losses, savings on your energy bills are evident.
Some models even have the capacity to heat the house at the same time. With these tankless water heaters, which are connected either to radiant floor heat or to a heating coil in your furnace (air handler), you can bring high-efficiency space heating capacities to every home.
Just imagine a contraption the size of your kitchen cabinet, heating your home and giving you an endless supply of potable hot water. You do not need a separate furnace and a separate water heater.
Some models can be mounted on the exterior of a home, freeing up valuable floor and closet space on the inside. The unit can be placed in a recessed box, flush-mounted and painted or textured to match the exterior of the home.
Tankless water heaters can also be used for supplementary heat, such as a booster to a solar hot water system, or snow melting systems, or to meet all your hot water needs.
The main actors include Takagi, Rheem, Noritz, Rinnai and up and coming to Luna Baxi.
We would suggest researching different makes and models to make the right choice for your particular needs and circumstances.
It’s great to learn that tankless water heaters are known to be efficient. My wife and I are wanting to make our home more energy-efficient. I’ll tell her that we should get a tankless water heater for our home.
Tankless water heaters are the best source to save energy and get high benefits compared to tank water heaters. Tankless water heaters save energy, time, and space.
Absolutely! Since a water heater isn’t an everyday purchase, you likely not have put much research into how they work, what they do, what style to get, and how to maintain yours to extend its lifespan. Thank you so much for sharing this!
It discusses the benefits of tankless water heaters compared to traditional tank-based water heaters, such as energy efficiency, space-saving design, unlimited hot water supply, and longer lifespan. The article also explains how tankless water heaters work, the different types available (including electric and gas-powered models), and considerations for installation and maintenance. It aims to educate readers about the features and advantages of tankless water heaters and help them make informed decisions when considering this type of water heating system for their homes.