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Just one of the many Benefits of Tankless Water Heaters

Would you like to save up to 50% on your next water heating bill and have an endless supply of hot water?

ON-DEMAND, INSTANTANEOUS HOT WATER WITH TANKLESS WATER HEATERS

With tankless water heaters you can enjoy an endless supply of instantaneous, on-demand hot water 24 hours a day. Water is instantly heated as it flows through the tankless water heater but only for the time you are using it. When the hot water tap is turned off it closes immediately. Conventional tank water heaters operate differently in that they will heat water temperatures in the tank to a preferred temperature setting despite if you are using the water or not. The temperature is typically much higher in a tank than anyone could tolerate because cold water is added to the hot water, resulting in standby losses.

SAVE SPACE with COMPACT DESIGN

Another benefit of tankless water heaters is you will no longer need an extra room to house your bulky conventional tank heater. Tankless water heaters are about the size of a phone book and can be hung on the wall or installed under sinks or placed in closets.

SAVE ENERGY – SAVE $'s - SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT

Unlike tankless water heaters where the water temperature is controlled with a dial, conventional tank water heaters are typically set between 120? - 140? F or 50? - 60? C. While this is much too hot for people to use, it is necessary to overheat the water in order to have a sufficient supply of hot water. Cold water is added to the overheated water in order for it to be comfortable. Standby losses are eliminated with tankless water heaters because they provide hot water when needed, without storage.

INCREASED LIFE EXPECTANCY with TANKLESS WATER HEATERS

The life expectancy of tankless water heaters is typically much longer than conventional tank water heaters because they are less subject to corrosion. Tankless water heaters generally last 25-30 years whereas traditional heaters have a life expectancy of only about 10 years. Unfortunately, most tanks, once they have reached the end of this short service life, are destined for the landfill – not exactly an environmentally-friendly or long-term cost-effective solution.

PROTECT YOUR FAMILY

Every year in North America there are about 4,000 injuries related to incidences where people have been scalded by overheated water in conventional tank water heaters. Keep you and your family safe using tankless water heaters.

Legionnaire's bacteria are found in virtually every buildings water supply. Legionnaire's disease is a type of pneumonia that affects the lungs and affects thousands in the U.S. alone every year. The bacteria only become potentially lethal when water sits for extended periods of time at higher temperatures. Unfortunately conventional tank water heaters have the conditions necessary for this disease to flourish. By switching to tankless water heaters it will eliminate the conditions that breed this disease are eliminated because the water is only heated at the moment of use. In tankless water heaters the water in the pipes cools down when water is not being used eliminating any potential for Legionnaire's disease. This is yet another benefit of tankless water heaters.

Tankless water heaters are the next big thing for today's household!

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About The Author
Shelley Moore has spent over 15 years in the health and wellness industry. With a Bachelor of Commerce, she has traveled extensively, studying alternative forms of medicine. More recently she moved to Costa Rica with her boyfriend, a chemical engineer, to pursue business opportunities. Sharing a passion for health, their website http://www.e-smartliving.com provides healthy, safe home products that help people lead a life full of energy and vitality. They have seen tremendous savings using a tankless water heater and want to share the technology with others so they too benefit.

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 by day it is becoming important to take a closer look at where the money is going.

The average yearly cost for a conventional gas or electric storage hot water heater is approximately $500 for a 1300sq.ft., 4 member, 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 common.

Tankless Water Heaters

No bigger than a kitchen cabbinet, Luna Baxi tankless water heater saves space, heats the house and produces an endless supply of hot water.

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 stand by 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 hot 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 major players include: Takagi, Rheem, Noritz, Rinnai and up and coming Luna Baxi.

We would suggest researching different makes and models in order to make the right choice for your particular needs and circumstances. (Original article at http://www.ontario-home-builder.com/Tankless_Water_Heaters.html )

About The Author
Harvey Juric, ICF Consultant and CEO of ICFhome.ca is a custom home builder in southern Ontario. He runs several websites promoting energy efficient homes. If you are interested in modern home building, his thoughts may be found on the following web sites: http://insulated-concrete.com, http://repairing-building-contractor.com http://ontario-home-builder.com.