Water Heaters
While it is warm most of the year, that doesn’t mean that anyone likes taking cold showers. Water heaters help us start every morning right, and they help us keep our clothes and dishes clean. Unfortunately, water heaters don’t last forever. In fact, most traditional water heaters should be replaced approximately every 6-8 years for electric models and 8-10 years for gas models. If you know that your heater is getting to the end of its recommended life cycle, or if you have been having trouble reliably getting the hot water your home needs, give Robins Plumbing in Phoenix a call. We are always happy to discuss all of the choices that are available to you!
Tankless Electric And Gas Water Heaters
Instead of keeping a tank of 30-50 gallons of water hot and ready to go, a tankless, on-demand, water heater heats water quickly as it is on the way to the tap. Not only do tankless heaters keep the warm water flowing, they are also much more energy-efficient than tank water heaters. If you want even better efficiency, you can have us install multiple on-demand water heaters! Installing multiple tankless water heaters might be the ideal choice for your home because they will provide you with a steady source of reliable hot water to the tap, even when there are multiple demands on the system in a short period of time (taking showers and running a load of laundry through the washing machine, for instance).
If there is a downside to a tankless water heater it is the initial cost. An on-demand heater and installation is a bit more expensive, but they usually pay for themselves fairly quickly thanks to reduced energy costs and a significantly longer lifespan. While a regular water heater can last somewhere between 8-15 years, a tankless water heater will keep on working for more than 20 years.
Hybrid Water Heaters
As the name suggests, a hybrid water heater is a combination of a traditional water heater with a tank and heat pump. A hybrid system pulls thermal energy from the air to heat the water. When there isn’t enough thermal energy to heat the water, an internal heating system kicks on to heat more water. In a place like Phoenix, there is ample warm air around, which can make for tremendous savings! This heater is so energy efficient it can save our clients more than $4700.00 in just the first ten years of owning it.
Traditional Water Heaters
Traditional water heaters with tanks are the standard for a reason — they are generally pretty reliable, they work with either electricity or gas, and they are the lowest upfront cost option available.