The average household doesn’t use hot water 24 hours a day every day, but if you have a traditional tank hot water heating system you are paying your energy provider to heat water every hour of the day.  Traditional standard water heaters heat and reheat the same water until it is used.  This continues when you are sleeping, at work, and even when you are on vacation. Tankless hot water heating systems, which are also known as instant water heaters, uses a technology that is more energy efficient because it only heats water that you are using.  Another advantage of a tankless hot water heating system is that every member of your family can take a shower in the morning and no one will run out of hot water. 

Other advantages of tankless hot water heaters include:

1. They are energy efficient because they are not continuously heating water that is not being used at the time. 
2. Tankless hot water heating systems heats the water as you need it, therefore you’ll never run out of hot water.
3. Tankless hot water heating systems require very little space because you don’t have a huge tank taking up space.
4. Another benefit of American Heat tankless water heating systems is that they actually help save water, as you no longer have to allow the water to run while you wait for hot water.  With a tankless hot water system, the water is hot when you want it, which is why these systems are also known as “On Demand,” and “Instant Water Heaters".

 When people first consider replacing their traditional tank hot water heats, it is the high initial cost that is its main disadvantage.  However, many people can see a huge savings on their energy bills within the first 6-8 month of using your new heater. The price of tankless hot water heaters can range anywhere from $400 to well over $1000.  However, if replacing your gas hot water system with a tankless hot water heater then you can save approximately 25% to 30% on your energy bills.  If you are replacing an electric hot water heater, the savings on your energy bills is even more at approximately 40% to 50%. 

If you are considering replacing your old tank water heater, then consider replacing it with a tankless water heater system that will provide your families with hot water whenever they want it, while helping to reduce your energy bills.