Alamo Heights Water Heater Installation
Standard, storage-based water heaters have an average lifespan of eight to 12 years. Over time, sediment build-up, rust, and other age-related issues make them less reliable. While tankless water heaters can last 15 years or longer, they may start experiencing age-related decline earlier than that.
If your home energy bills are on the rise but you haven’t added new home appliances or increased your household size, an aging water heater could be to blame. In addition to being inefficient, older water heaters often make rumbling, rattling sounds during operation. Pooling water around your water heater’s tank, frequent leaks, and discolored or foul-tasting hot water are also signs that your water heater is ready for replacement.
If your water heater is nearing the end of its lifespan, new water heater installation has many benefits:
- Increased home value
- Faster water heating
- Better temperature control
- Improved hot water quality
- Less maintenance and fewer repairs
Sometimes, scheduling water heater replacement is also a matter of safety. With new water heating equipment, you can avoid messy tank ruptures, gas line leaks, electrical troubles, and more.
If you have a standard water heater, we can discuss tankless water heater installation options with you. Tankless water heaters take up less space. For some households, they can also be up to 34% more efficient.
Unlike standard, tank-based models, tankless water heaters don’t heat, store, and reheat water night and day. Instead, they offer on-demand water heating. Not only does this allow for significantly less energy use, but it also provides unlimited hot water.
Are tankless water heaters right for every home? Tankless water heater installation isn’t the best choice for every household. The nearly unlimited, on-demand hot water they supply could fall short if you have a large number of people in your home and frequently use multiple hot water taps and plumbing-connected appliances simultaneously. For homes with five or more residents that use 80 gallons of hot water a day or more, it often takes two tankless water heaters to meet everyone’s needs.