Tankless Water Heaters Have Gone Electric
Posted by Yoshiko,
A big development over the last few years has been the tankless water heater. These water heaters are great from both an energy efficiency perspective and from a cost savings perspective. By not constantly heating and reheating water in a storage tank as is done with traditional water heaters, these water heaters instantly heat the water only when needed. Although there were both gas and electric versions very early on, the electric versions couldn’t keep up. Gas could heat the water more quickly and became the instant water heater of choice. However, more recently, technological advancements with the electric tankless water heater has made it a viable option for the residential market. While still not as cost effective as gas, the electric models do offer a certain peace of mind as the need for a gas line into the house is removed.
