Supplying your family with the hot water they need to navigate their busy lives is key to running a well-managed home. As a result, putting careful thought into your home’s water heating system is always advised, and the hard water that Vegas is known for should be taken into consideration. Our experienced residential water treatment specialists at Hanson’s Quality Water Works will help you effectively assess and address your home’s hot water needs.
How Water Heaters Work
Tank water heaters heat water and store it until it’s needed. Tankless water heaters, on the other hand, heat water quickly at the point of use, making it available on demand. The best choice for you will depend on the specifics, and our dedicated plumbing professionals will help ensure your family’s hot water needs are met.
Tank Water Heaters
Traditional water heaters are tank systems, which use large, insulated tanks to heat and store water. The fresh water that flows through the tank enters via a dip tube, which delivers it to the tank’s bottom, where it’s heated. Additional components include the heating element, which is either a submerged electric element or a gas burner at the base of the tank. The thermostat control monitors the water temperature and, if it drops below the set temperature, activates the heating function.
Tank water heaters are safe and reliable, but they are not without limitations. They hold and maintain hot water even when it’s not needed, which is inefficient. Further, they can’t always keep up when the demand for hot water is high.
Tankless Water Heaters
Tankless water heaters do not store hot water; instead, they heat it on demand. Turning on the hot water tap activates the tankless heater. As the cold water flows through the tankless unit, the heating system is triggered.
Like tank water heaters, tankless models use either an electric element or a gas burner to heat water, but heating occurs as the water passes through the heat exchanger. In the process, hot water is delivered to the point where it is needed, when it is needed.
Because tankless heaters don’t store hot water, they are more energy-efficient.
These systems, however, can’t keep up with endless demand and must be sized according to your home’s needs.
Hard Water and Your Hot Water System
Hard water directly affects how both tank and tankless water heaters function in all the following ways:
- Causing mineral buildup
- Reducing efficiency
- Increasing related expense
- Diminishing longevity
- Unnecessary repair or replacement
Working with our knowledgeable plumbing specialists ensures that concerns like these are skillfully addressed.
Our Las Vegas Residential Plumbing Company is Here to Help
Our skilled Las Vegas residential plumbing experts at Hanson’s Quality Water Works are committed to resolving your home’s hot water concerns with optimal results. Learn more by contacting us online or by calling 702-795-4442 today.