What to Consider When Choosing a New Water Heater

A reliable water heater is essential for everyday tasks like taking a shower, using your dishwasher, and running your washing machine. When you’re choosing a new water heater for your Tinley Park, Illinois, home, look for a model that conserves energy and water. Here are some of the most efficient types of water heaters available.

Tankless

Tankless or instantaneous water heaters only heat water when you need it. That way, you won’t waste money and energy heating a large tank of water like you would with a conventional water heater.

However, tankless heaters can only heat two to five gallons of water per minute. If you have a large family that frequently runs the dishwasher or the washing machine while others are in the shower, you might need more than one tankless unit. Fortunately, they use a fraction of the space of conventional water heaters. They’re more expensive, but you’ll get that investment back through lower utility bills and a longer unit life.

Solar

Solar water heaters are also more expensive than conventional units, but your bills will go down even more because they don’t use any electricity. A solar heater has a solar collector and an insulated storage tank. Active solar water heaters move water with a pump while passive models use gravity. You can install a solar unit on your roof or in your yard and they work well in any climate.

Condensing Water Heaters

Condensing natural gas water heaters capture exhaust gases that normally escape through the flue, wasting energy. With a condensing water heater, these gases go through a coil in the base of the unit and then incoming cold water absorbs most of their heat. Condensing water heaters work quickly, so they’re best when you need a unit that can hold more than 55 gallons.

Climate Master Mechanical can help you install, maintain, and repair your water heater or HVAC system. We offer 24-hour emergency service with no extra charges. Just call us at 708-597-5470.