Pros and Cons of A Tankless System In Toronto and GTA

Posted on Nov 12, 2012 | 0 comments

Pros and Cons of A Tankless

Ultimately the choice to employ either a conventional water heater or a tankless system is up to you the home owner; we are simply stating some of the facts so you and others can make their own informed decision. Yes sometimes a tankless is not the right choice, but, in many instances it can be a great alternative that will provide a home owner a significant savings on their energy bill.  Please review the pros and cons of a tankless and decide if you would be interested in seeing if a system can be installed in your home.

Benefits of a Tankless Water Heater

• A Tankless water heater can use 46% less energy than your conventional tank type water heater (this statistic is from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation).  See Full Report  
• A tankless provides unlimited hot water for up to 3 appliances simultaneously during the coldest winter temperatures.
• The life expectance of a tankless is double that of a conventional tank
• Small size enables the system to be hung on the wall.
• Reduced risk of water damage as the system does not store a large quantity of water.
• Ability to remotely control temperature significantly reducing any risk of scalding
• No water storage removes the risk of legionnaires disease that plagues conventional storage tank water heaters.

Cons of a Tankless Water Heater

• Higher initial costs for the water heater, you can expect about $1000 more to purchase a tankless.
• Some manufactures still haven’t completely eliminated the “cold water sandwich” that a tankless can produce.
• To maintain incredibly high efficiency a Tankless does require more maintenance than a conventional tank.
• Vent codes are more stringent and can cause installation issues in some instances.

And there it is, the primary pros and cons of a tankless water heater, this is by no means an exhaustive list, please feel free to let us know if we should add any.

To schedule a quote on a tankless water heater or conventional storage tank water heater withing Toronto or the Golden Horseshoe, call (647) 925-1930 or use our online form.