Tankless Water Heaters

A Perfect Fit for New Home Construction

An environmentally friendly technology that can save homeowners time, space, and money is gaining momentum in the marketplace — the tankless water heater. According to BUILDER Magazine’s 2006 Online Buyer’s Guide, for the second year in a row, the tankless water heater topped the list of its 50 most popular products.

As home buyers are demanding larger and more luxurious bathrooms, propane tankless water heaters are a great solution for both the builder and homeowner. Because of their small size, propane tankless water heaters give you more design options and the flexibility to locate units virtually anywhere to maximize performance and efficiency.

These units are a perfect fit for all types of new home construction because they can be wall-mounted just about anywhere inside the home — or even outdoors — as apposed to taking up the 12-16 square feet of floor space that tank water heaters require.

Propane water heaters are an environmentally friendly option for builders and homeowners. A major benefit of this technology is that, unlike tank water heaters, it doesn’t use additional energy to keep the stored water heated; therefore, it’s not constantly operating. By eliminating the need to cycle on and off in order to bring the stored water up to the required temperature, the propane tankless unit provides exceptional efficiency.

Typically, propane tankless water heaters cost up to 60% less to operate than an electric tank water heater, while at the same time providing an endless supply of hot water.

In addition, because the unit lacks a tank, the opportunity for corrosion is much less. That means the life expectancy is approximately 20 years, as opposed to 10 –15 years for a tank water heater.

How flexible are the installation requirements?
Propane tankless water heaters can save a significant amount of space for homeowners because of their small footprint, and they can be mounted either inside or outside of the home.

How quickly does a tankless water heater produce hot water?
Most propane tankless systems distribute between five and ten gallons of hot water per minute, so homeowners can be assured of a continuous supply of hot water.

How much money can your customers save?
On average, homeowners can save up to 60% in annual energy costs when compared to an electric tank water heater. Because the life expectancy of a propane tankless water heater is approximately 20 years, that adds up to a significant savings.

Can customers save additional money on their taxes?
Check with your state propane gas association to see if your state offers a tankless water heater rebate.

For more information about tankless propane water heaters, please visit: usepropane.com