![]() Electric Tankless Water Heaters. Electric tankless heaters are very similar to their gas heater counterparts, but they use powerful electric elements for their heat source. Most electric tankless units need three or four 40-amp circuits to provide enough power to heat the water rapidly. |
![]() It is a common belief that tankless water heaters are more efficient than the traditional tank water heaters. The theory rests on the fact that tankless water heaters warm water only when it is needed, essentially saving you on energy costs. |
![]() Continue this thread. Switching from gas tank to gas tankless is generally easier, and more affordable than electric tank to electric tankless. With gas you'll' almost always need some gas plumbing work in the home to enlarge the gas service to the location from 1/2" to 3/4. |
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![]() Your local Ruud contractor can help you get your new tankless water heater installed today! Tankless Water Heaters from Ruud are innovative, new gas tankless water heaters that provide a continuous supply of hot water from an energy-efficient and space-saving design. |
![]() If your home does not have a water softener, tankless water heaters require maintenance every 2-3 years in order to descale the heat exchanger. If you choose a tankless water heater, it is important to factor these costs into your budget. |
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![]() With appliances, the BTU value refers to BTUs per hour.Lighting an ordinary match and letting it burn its length radiates about 1 BTU of energy.Imagine lighting 199,000, matches and you can see the energy released by a tankless water heater in an hour! |
![]() In comparison to a traditional water heater that only takes around 2-3 hours to install, tankless heaters may require 6 - 10 hours or more. On average, tankless heaters also cost up to three times more than traditional storage heaters. |
![]() Ultimately, if price is a concern, it's' a good idea to use calculators to determine capacity needs and energy usage to find the break-even point for the higher initial cost of the tankless water heater compared to energy efficiency savings. |