Which type of water heater is best for you?

Water heaters can sometimes be “out of sight, out of mind.” You probably don’t spend much time thinking about your water heater, unless it’s giving you trouble. Unfortunately, this type of equipment doesn’t last forever and if your appliance is more than a decade old, it may be time to begin thinking about upgrading.

There are several types of water heaters on the market today, and that can be overwhelming for homeowners looking to upgrade their water heating systems. Read on to learn more about the water heater options available nowadays, and which appliance might best fit the needs of your household.

Tank vs. tankless water heaters: What’s the difference?

One of the biggest changes in the water heating industry in the last decade is the availability of new technologies that make getting on-demand hot water easier and more efficient than ever! Both conventional storage tank style water heaters and tankless water heaters can make good sense for typical homeowners, depending on their priorities.

• A storage tank water heater is the conventional type of water heater you’re probably most familiar with. These types of water heaters come with a storage tank for housing warmed water. Residential water heater tanks can range in size, but generally hold somewhere between 20 to 80 gallons of water in a reservoir. When the tap on a household sink or shower “requests” hot water, the water heating system releases already-warmed water from the top of the tank. As the hot water is released and used up, the appliance heats additional water to be ready and waiting.
• A tankless water heater is especially efficient, making it a great option for homeowners looking for lower hot water bills. A tankless water heater saves energy because it avoids so-called standby heat losses. In other words, you aren’t paying to keep water heated when it’s not in use. Instead, the water is quickly heated on-demand when you need it. Another perk of having a tankless water heater is that it takes up far less real estate in your home, with no storage component.

Expert water heating installation by Fredericks Fuel

In addition to tank water heaters by Bock and Peerless Indirect, we install high-efficiency tankless water heaters. Traditional tank water heaters make for an easy switch out from your old water heater. A new tankless model can provide virtually unlimited hot water and generally lower water heating costs.

Quality water heating is essential to home comfort

Our equipment experts can help you choose the water heater that makes the most sense for you. At Fredericks Fuel, we offer the highest quality water heaters in West Milford, Oak Ridge, Sparta, Wantage, Riverdale, and the surrounding towns – with expert installation.

No matter which kind of water heater you select, you can depend on Fredericks Fuel to install it professionally for years of trouble-free use. We look forward to welcoming you as a new customer of Fredericks Fuel & Heating Service!