Tankless Water Heaters in Durham, NC

The U.S. Department of Energy reports 24% to 34% energy savings for homes that use less than 41 gallons of hot water daily, and 8% to 14% for higher-usage homes. What that means in dollars depends on how much hot water your household uses and what you pay for gas or electricity.

Yes, when it's properly sized. A well-sized whole-house unit can usually handle two showers at once. Winter flow is the limit, because colder incoming water lowers how much hot water the unit can make. Sizing is critical, which is why we work out your peak demand before recommending a unit.

We recommend annual descaling to flush mineral buildup from the heat exchanger. It keeps the unit efficient, heads off scale-related error codes, and helps meet your manufacturer's maintenance requirements.

It can be, especially if your tank is approaching 10 to 12 years old and you plan to stay in the home. You get hot water that doesn't run out, lower energy use, more floor space, and a unit that often lasts around 20 years with maintenance. Whether the higher upfront cost pays back depends on your household's hot water use.