Upgrading from a storage tank-style water heater to a tankless or on-demand appliance can help lower your household energy usage. Before you have that new water heater installed, though, you need to consider whether your home needs more than one. You can start by comparing how the two different types work:
You may find that a single tankless unit that puts out 2.5–5 gallons per minute (gpm) isn't sufficient if you currently have a storage tank model that supplies 7.5–9.5 gpm. Here are some factors that impact sizing and whether you need multiple water heaters:
For expert advice about water heater sizing and whether your Hampton Roads-area home needs more than one, contact us today at Russell's Heating & Cooling. Our goal is to help educate our customers in Chesapeake, Virginia and surrounding areas about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about water heaters and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Guide or call us at 757-750-1831. Credit/Copyright Attribution: “guilaine/Pixabay”