Hot water availability can have a significant impact on how many daily tasks you accomplish in your home. However, it doesn’t need to be this way. You could eliminate the need to create a hot-water schedule and check off many of your daily tasks, including laundry, dishwashing, and baths for your children. Well, you can.
“With a tankless water heater, your house has an endless supply of hot water upon request — it’s the smart way to get the hot water you need, when you need it,”Brandon Sheets is the retail sales manager for Jacuzzi Tankless. This company offers tankless water heaters only at Lowe’s. “Because water is heated only when demanded, there is no risk of running out. With a traditional tank-style water heater, once stored water is depleted, it can take more than 30 minutes to reheat the tank.”
However, homeowners are also interested in tankless technology for their endless hot water supply. There are many additional benefits that tankless water heaters provide.
1. They are more efficient and less expensive than traditional storage water heaters. The energy efficiency of tankless water heaters is higher than that of standard storage water heaters. According to the U.S. Department of Energy in some cases, tankless technology can lower monthly utility bills by up to 40%. ENERGY STAR certified tankless water heaters such as the Jacuzzi are also available.
2. Small, plus longer life span. Tankless water heaters come in the size of a small suitcase. They can be wall mounted and take up only a fraction as much space as traditional tank-style heaters. This frees up valuable floor space. A tankless water heater is also possible to be installed outside in warmer climates.
Tankless water heaters are twice as long-lasting as traditional tanks, up to 20 years. This makes them more cost-effective and better for the long term.
3. $300 rebate and tax break Installing a qualified tankless water heater before December 31, 2013, can give homeowners a tax break. For the federal tax credit to be $300, qualified tankless water heaters must meet certain criteria, such as those from Jacuzzi. You can also get rebates for tankless water heaters from your local gas company.
4. This is not a DIY project. Jacuzzi recommends that installation be completed by a licensed contractor who has the necessary skills to handle all aspects of tankless water heaters, including plumbing, gas, electricity, and venting. To obtain a quote, see a Lowe’s sales associate at your local Lowe’s store or visit http://low.es/13vPKUi.
