I debated for quite a few years before making the switch to a tankless water heater; A tankless component is a larger initial investment… It requires a licensed plumber to handle the installation, then tankless water boilers can struggle to keep up with demands when more than 2 water sources are used at the same time.
I hoped that the advantages of a tankless alternative would outweigh the drawbacks… One of the largest perks of tankless water heating is the smaller sized equipment.
The tankless water heating system is about the size of a small briefcase plus mounts on the wall. It frees up expensive space in the basement… Rather than storing water in a big tank plus repeatedly reheating it, water is heated as needed. This avoids the water absorbing harmful minerals plus contaminants from the tank. It eliminates standby energy losses plus waiting for water to heat up, my friend and I used to need to let the faucet run for a considerable amount of time in order for the water to heat up. The tankless water heating system is activated immediately when a faucet is opened up… Water passes through a heat exchanger plus is right away hot. There is no problem with running out of hot water. There is no threat of a tank rupturing plus flooding the basement. A tankless water heating system is also easier to repair, parts can be updated, resulting in about twice the repair life of a tank-style water heater. I like that my wonderful friend and I can customize temperature settings to our liking. The tankless water heating system was a wonderful decision plus a smart investment for my household.