Tankless Heater

Hot water heaters are an essential component of any indoor plumbing system. Traditionally, they are large tank units that are situated in the garage or in a closet somewhere in the house and generally take up a lot of space. However in recent years smaller, tankless water heaters have been developed. Here's how they work:

A traditional water heater operates by heating the water with electric elements or a gas burner and then storing the water in a tank at the desired temperature. A tankless water heater works in the same way only it does not store the water. Instead, it rapidly heats the water when it enters the unit using a device called a heat exchanger, which is facilitated by either electric coils or a gas-fired burner. In this way, you get hot water only when you need it.

There are two types of tankless water heaters: point-of-use heaters and whole-house heaters. The point-of-use heater can only be used for one or two outlets such as a single shower or the kitchen sink. They are small enough to be installed in a cabinet, which is why many people opt to have a tankless heater installed for one specific outlet in the kitchen, where instant hot water is often needed.

If your tankless water heater has stopped working, it may be because the heating coils or burner have burned out. Rainforest Plumbing & Air technicians have the equipment and know-how to repair or install your tankless water heater. Give us a call today at (480) 615-7766 to schedule service!

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