Tankless Water Heater

Tankless Water Heaters

A tankless, or on-demand, water heater only heats water when you need it. These heaters can be installed in a closet, on an exterior wall or another convenient place inside your home and can heat your whole home or a single point of use. With point of use, you can have a separate water heater designated for a shower, sink or appliance.

These water heaters give you an endless source of hot water, all while saving money on energy costs by not heating and reheating the same tank of water. While the initial purchase and setup is more expensive, most homeowners find, through the energy savings, the appliance pays for itself after a few years.

Since tankless water heaters don't store heated water, these instant hot water heaters work like this:

• When opening a hot water tap, or starting the dishwasher, the tankless water heater recognizes the need for hot water and starts the heating process.

• The temperature of the incoming water is used to calculate how much heat the burners must produce to deliver water at the desired temperature. When the demand for hot water ceases, the unit shuts down and uses no energy, waiting until more hot water is needed.

• The end result: hot water that isn't limited to what’s available in your tank.

Benefits of a Tankless Water Heater

Instant Hot Water

You can turn any water source into hot water on demand. You aren't limited to the amount a storage tank heater can hold. Whether you're washing the dishes, washing your clothes or drawing a hot bath, tankless water heater technology will supply endless hot water to your lifestyle demands, even if you do them all at once.

Lower Energy Bills

Take advantage of up to 40% energy savings with a tankless water heater. Units are designed to be highly efficient and only heat water when it's needed.

Longevity

Tankless water heaters typically last up to 20 years, twice as long as a tank-style unit.

Space Savings

Traditional water heaters can take up to 16 square feet of valuable floor space. Tankless water heaters are about the size of a carry-on suitcase and can be installed on virtually any wall inside or outside of your home.

Clean, Fresh Water

Traditional water heaters can build up rust and scale inside the tank, where the hot water you use for bathing and drinking is stored. With tankless water heaters, you'll always experience fresh, clean water that's heated on demand as it passes through the unit.

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If you’ve chosen to have a tankless water heater installed on your property, it’s probably due to their high-efficiency and effectiveness at providing you with hot water throughout your home. Tankless systems are much more capable than their storage tank counterparts of handling periods when you’re away, as they aren’t as susceptible to heat loss and water waste.

Tankless water heaters help numerous homeowners throughout the country save a lot of energy, which equates to lower utility bills. However, tankless water heaters are not immune to repair needs. When these needs crop up, you need a team on your side to get the system back to its full functionality. PHD Heating & Cooling are that team. Of course, it also helps to know some of the signs that you do in fact need repairs. Keep reading to learn more.

No Hot Water

This may seem apparent, but must be said anyway. If your faucets are only providing you with cold or lukewarm water, then there’s probably an issue with the heating array. Or you may have a problem with the fuel source, whether you have a gas-powered system or an electric system, like a loose wire or a clogged line. No matter the cause, our professionals can help resolve it.

Leak

Leaks in a tankless water heater are never a good thing. Not only is it inconvenient, but leaking water can damage the inside components of the system, leading to even more problems than what you started with. Our technician can resolve that problem, so give us a call today if you notice puddles or any other sign of a leak near the water heater.

Strange Noises

Have you heard what sounds like a gurgling or bubbling sound? Or how about a groaning or hissing noise? Whatever sounds your tankless water heater is making that can’t be associated with the normal functioning of the system is something that requires a service call. So if you do notice an odd noise, shut your water heater down and call us for repairs as soon as you can.

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Due to their reliability and large energy saving benefits tankless water heaters have become something of a standard in home hot water these days. But that’s not to say that they’re immune to coming across a few troubles. But the good news is that many of these troubles are possible enough to spot, and catching them early can mean a lot of saving in the frustration and cost departments:

Warm but not hot water.

Is the water you’re getting tepid or just not quite at the range you were looking for? This is a very common problem for new hot water heaters, and thankfully one that is handled. New tankless systems typically feature either a digital interface, or a crank or dial to adjust temperature.

Water heater shutting itself off.

This can actually be one of a few issues, but the most common of them is a problem with the tankless system’s filter being clogged or otherwise incapacitated. It’s job for a repair PHD Heating & Cooling professional, and should take little time to remedy.

Variable temperatures.

If the temperature in your hot water seems to fluctuate from good, to too hot, to too cold all in the span of a single shower or wash, then you’ve got a problem. And it’s probably an electrical one. Loose connections are the most common cause of this obnoxious issue.

Electrical issues in the home.

This one ties into and often appears in conjunction with the above problem. Newer hot water heaters or older ones that have loose connections can create frequent and sudden power surges, which can cause lights to flicker, and even breaker trips.

Strange taste or color in your water.

Because a tankless unit lacks a reservoir for sediment to form in you should absolutely never deal with discoloration or funny tastes in your water. The issue could be with the water heater itself (broken down, defective) or could be with your actual water supply. Either way, contact us right away, because you don’t want this one sticking around.

Call us today at (312) 409-33-26 or contact us online to schedule a visit with one of our specialist.