The Real Facts On Propane Tankless Water Heaters

Propane Tankless Water Heaters offer two major advantages - they are cheap to operate and provide an unlimited amount of hot water. The only reason why anyone wouldn't switch to Propane Tankless Water Heaters is a lack of adequate supply in the building. Obviously, the entire pipe system must be in place and there must be a contract with a local propane supplier. This is the only limitation of such water heaters.

As consumers across the country are looking to find new ways of reducing their energy bills, the small, cost-effective and easy to install, propane-powered tankless water heaters are becoming the most popular choice on the market. The U.S. Department of Energy released a report according to which, hot water accounts for 20 percent or more of a household's total annual energy costs. Standy losses are the biggest enemy of efficiency, but they occur in the traditional models, not in the tankless ones.

Some propane tankless water heaters are equipped with digital temperature control pads positioned at the point of water use, enabling homeowners to precisely control water temperature for unique needs around the home. Once the desired temperature is entered, the heater will constantly deliver hot water at that exact temperature. Households with small children use digital controls to help avoid scalding accidents. Residential propane tanklees water heaters typically provide about three to five gallons of hot water per minute.

Truth is that it's not all good when it comes to propane tankless water heaters. There are two serious concerns about Propane Tankless Water Heaters compared to electrically powered models. First of all, according to the US Energy Information Administration, prices of electricity are expected to rise at a much slower rate than propane prices. It's also true that even at present days, gas prices (no matter if it's propane or natura gas) tend to change more dramatically than electricity prices, as oppose to the price of electricity which is much more stable. And then there is the environmental factor. The global warming is an undeniable event now, so there is a serious need for 'green' solutions. It's a fact that burning fossil fuels, like natural gas and propane, leads to CO2 emissions. And let's not forget that there is the safety factor and there will always be hazards when working with flammable gases.

To sum things up, here is what Jim Hitzemann, chairman of the Propane Education & Research Council's Homebuilder Subcommittee had to say: "Propane tankless water heaters are a great way for homeowners to not only decrease their energy bills, but increase their comfort. Imagine endless hot water and greater efficiency - it's really a marvelous product. Plus, tankless heaters typically last longer than tank heaters, are much more versatile, and are easy to install."