The idea of a Tankless Water Heater has been about since 1889. With it only really becoming a viable option in the last few years. With this industry worth just over £2 Billion and with it is set to rise more over the coming years. It is something that needs to be considered more both by consumers and those working in the Plumbing Industry! This means that Plumbers will need to learn how to install, maintain, and service these new appliances.
What Are The Pros?
Have you ever wanted a bath but have had to wait an hour for your tank to fill with hot water? This is something that you will never have to do again if you have a tankless heater! Gas or Electricity heats the water as it travels through the unit resulting in instant hot water.
In addition to this, they can be 35% more effective than a traditional storage tank. And if you install additional tankless heaters you will be able to push that effectiveness figure up to 50%! They also have a longer life span (20 years) than a traditional storage tank. And it will provide any property with them installed with a saving on their energy costs monthly.
The biggest benefit that a lot of homeowners site is that they take up so little room in comparison to their traditional predecessor. With the average new build house continuing to shrink in size, modern-day homeowners are looking to ensure that they make the most of every square inch. People are not able to dedicate a whole cupboard to an old-fashioned Water Tank anymore.
What Are The Cons?
Although as we previously mentioned, the tankless water heater was invented in 1889, it is only recently that they have started to take off! Because of this, they have not discovered a way to lower the production costs of tankless water heaters just yet. This means that they are often very expensive to install. The average Hot Water Tank costing around £500 in the UK. This is a much cheaper alternative to the average £900 you would have to pay for your Tankless Water Heater!
If you only choose to install one you may also find that your levels of hot water may vary if used simultaneously. For example, if you have one person using the shower and another person hops in another shower it will struggle to cope with the demand. With the flow rate of modern tankless heaters being not quite on the level of a classic storage tank just yet, this is another reason why people often choose the cheaper alternative.
How Able Skills Can Help You Learn The Plumbing Industry
Able Skills is proud to offer a variety of Plumbing Courses. No matter if you are a complete beginner or have been working in the Plumbing Industry for years. There is a course here for you! Every single one of our courses is taught by a highly skilled instructor who has experience working out in the industry as well as in teaching. Able Skills will also provide you with all the equipment you need to complete your course whether that be a practical tool or theory information.