Need to Replace Your Water Heater? Let's Discuss Your Options During AO Smith 50 Gallon Installation

Is your hot water not as hot as it used to be? Does your heater take a long time to "recover" or replenish hot water after a shower or taking a bath? Or did your water heater die and considering replacement due age and repair costs? Let's discuss your options!

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There are 3 ways to heat your domestic water:

Tank Style - options include gas, oil, electric (heat pump) *This is the most common
Tankless - gas or electric *gaining popularity
Indirect - requires a hydronic boiler

Research has shown that the most efficient method (energy consumption) is a tankless water heater. If your electric rates are low and/or you have a solar PV system this is a no-brainer. Second on the list is a indirect fired water heater. If you have a hydronic boiler for space heating - consider this contender. Your boiler would need to be configured with additional piping and electrical components to add a super insulated tank - creating an "additional zone". Instead of a thermostat for a zone in your home, the tank has an "aquastat" which senses the water temperature inside the tank. The bad part of this setup, if the boiler goes out - not only do you not have heat for your home - you also lose hot water.

Finally, we have the tanks! No, not those huge war machines the military uses - I'm talking about tanks that heat water and store it. There are basically 2 types. One type uses a fossil fuel like natural gas, LP or oil. The other type is electric - whether it has electric heating elements inside the tank or heat pump water heaters.

Just for general discussion, lets compare a gas water heater vs. a gas tankless.

Gas Fired Water Heater like: https://amzn.to/2OWmZiR which we commonly install
Pros:
1. as a direct replacement - most cost effective for initial investment
2. replacement generally takes less than 3 hours for most plumbers & professionals
3. relatively zero maintenance - yes, you should drain/flush the heater annually and in some parts of the country - replace the anode rods as needed
4. If your electric goes out, you still have hot water (generally)

Cons:
1. pre-determined amount of water
2. not energy efficient

Gas Fired Tankless Water Heater like: https://amzn.to/2NiZDTO
Pros:
1. endless hot water (as long as you dont exceed gallons per minute)
2. lower operating cost
3. convenience of use
4. space saving - especially if you have limited space for a tank

Cons:
1. no electricity, no hot water - unless you have a generator
2. initial cost of investment to install is higher.
3. more complex installation process
4. requires annual maintenance - you can do this yourself or hire a professional.
Considering an electric tankless water heater - I've installed this model or a similar model for my clients: https://amzn.to/3bdIkLO

Considering a gas tankless water heater? We generally install Navien. Like this model: https://www.navieninc.com/products/npe-240a

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