It’s never convenient to lose your hot water. Nothing ruins a morning routine like a shower that turns icy cold. Waiting by a tap for the water to heat up is annoying and wastes water, and our washing machines and dishwashers depend on a steady stream of hot water to get our clothes and dishes clean.
That’s why more and more homeowners in Berkeley Springs and throughout the Eastern Panhandle are turning to a highly efficient system that always delivers the warm water flow you need: the tankless water heater.
As their name suggests, tankless water heaters don’t store hot water in a large tank like traditional models. Instead, they heat water on demand, only when a tap or hot-water appliance is turned on.
When you need hot water, a powerful heat source — either a gas flame or an electric element — activates. Cold water flows through the unit and is heated to the desired temperature and delivered directly to your faucet or appliance. Once you turn the tap off, the unit shuts down, saving energy.
You can find both gas-fired and electric tankless water heaters. While both produce hot water on demand, propane-fired models consistently offer superior performance and efficiency.
When it comes to pure heating power, propane is the clear winner. Propane generates significantly more British thermal units (Btu) than an equivalent amount of electricity. This allows propane tankless heaters to produce higher flow rates, meaning they can supply hot water to multiple appliances at once without a drop in performance. You can run the dishwasher and take a hot shower at the same time without any issues.
Beyond flow rate, switching from a traditional storage-tank water heater to any tankless system provides major cost savings. Standard water heaters constantly reheat unused water in their tanks, leading to significant “standby heat loss.” The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) reports that tankless water heaters can be up to 34% more efficient than their storage-tank counterparts.
If you’re currently using a traditional electric water heater, upgrading to a propane-fired tankless model can lead to even greater energy savings. Research from the Propane Education & Research Council shows that this switch can save a typical household hundreds of dollars per year.
Other benefits of propane tankless units include:
The expert team at Roach Energy is ready to help you upgrade to a state-of-the-art tankless water heater. We will evaluate your home’s water flow needs to help you select the perfect unit for your family. Our technicians work quickly and professionally to get your new system installed with minimal disruption.
We can also help you save hundreds of dollars with available manufacturer discounts and rebates.
Reach out to Roach Energy today for a FREE estimate and start enjoying the endless hot water and energy savings of a propane tankless water heater!
