When you need a new water heater, the best choice depends on how your household uses hot water and what your home can support. We look at both before recommending a tank or tankless unit.
A storage tank keeps a set amount of water hot and ready. Its capacity and recovery rate determine how well it handles back-to-back showers, laundry, and other uses. Replacing a tank with a similar type may involve fewer changes to the existing connections, although every installation needs its own review.
A tankless heater warms water as it flows through the unit. It can continue supplying hot water within its rated flow capacity, but several fixtures running at once can exceed that capacity. A conversion may also require changes to gas, electrical, venting, or water connections.
Ask how many hot-water fixtures you expect to run together, whether your current heater keeps up, and what installation work each option would require. Compare the full installation estimate and maintenance needs, not just the price of the unit.
Call Best Quality Plumbing Services at (818) 282-5846 if you want to compare options for your home. Tell us about your current heater and when you run short of hot water.
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