Tankless and conventional water heaters operated quite differently. When it’s time to replace your current water heater, the choice of make, model, size, and style affect everyday activities and budget. A storage water heater costs less to purchase, and the savings of a tankless option add up over the long term. The professionals from Temperature Control are happy to help you determine the right fit for your household.
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Reach out to Temperature Control at (520) 815-5665 by way of our handy contact form. Our fully licensed, bonded, insured and experienced plumbers explain possibilities and maximize potential. We customize our recommendations and handle the proper installation. We schedule at your convenience and provide 24/7 water heater repairs across Tucson, Casas Adobes, Catalina Foothills, Amphi, Flowing Wells, Oro Valley, Tortolita, and Catalina, AZ.
Storage tank water heaters:
- These units range from 20 to 80 gallons in capacity
- Lower purchase price than tankless models
- Lower installation cost
- Greater capacity when running more than one hot water tap at the same time
- The right capacity tank accommodates running multiple appliances at once
- Last about 10 to 15 years
Tankless water heaters:
- Avoids standby heat loss of tank-style models
- Heats water at an average rate of 2 to 5 gallons per minute
- Point-of-use tankless water heaters can be installed to heat a single sink, shower, or tub
- According to the US Department of Energy, tankless models are up to 34% more efficient than storage tank units
- Last 20 years or more
- Allow more versatility of installation location
- Free up valuable space
