Why Choose a Tankless Propane Water Heater?

Smart home buyers (and builders) are discovering the many benefits of a propane-powered home – and one of the best ways to enjoy those benefits is with a propane tankless water heater.

If you don’t know much about tankless water heaters, here’s the scoop: unlike conventional water heaters, which heat and then store water in a tank – a propane tankless water heater uses a powerful heat exchanger to instantly heat the water you need – and only the water you need – to run your clothes washer, shower, dishwasher, and sinks.

That gives a tankless water heater some key advantages – especially when you consider the limitations of conventional water heaters, which are:

• Always on. Even if they’re efficient, a conventional water heater needs to heat and reheat water to keep it ready for use, whether you need hot water immediately or not. Tankless models only operate when you need hot water, which means you’ll save money on your energy bills.
• Big and bulky. Most storage tanks take up a fair amount of space – which can be a problem, especially in smaller homes. Tankless models are the size of a large suitcase and can be mounted pretty much anywhere – including a closet wall.
• Often undersized for your heating load. If you conventional water heater isn’t right sized to your home and use, you’ll simply run out of hot water. You’ll never run out of hot water with a tankless water heater because it heats circulated water instantly.
• Less durable. The life expectancy of a conventional hot water tank is about 12 to 15 years – about 10 years less than a propane tankless heater.

The bottom line: if you want lower bills, have limited space, and like the idea of never taking a cold shower again, a tankless water heater is the way to go – and propane is the way to power it.

Considering a tankless water heater for your propane-powered home? Contact Cherry Energy today to learn more about the systems we offer – and about North Carolina incentives that can help you save on your new installation!