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Are Tankless Water Heaters Worth It?

Written on: February 20, 2023

What You Need to Know

tankless water heaters hudson valley, ny Your water heater is an important part of your Hudson Valley home. It’s responsible for providing all the warm and hot water you and your family need to bathe, clean your clothes, wash your hands, clean your dishes, and more. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, your water heater is responsible for about 20% of your energy bills.

Whether you need a new water heater or want to keep the water heater you already have in top working order, Downey Energy is here for you. We provide sales, installation, maintenance and repairs of water heaters.

And if you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We can help you determine if it’s time to replace your water heater and help you choose the right water heater for your home and hot water needs. We can even help you get money-saving rebates.

Storage vs Tankless Water Heaters

Whether you’re in the market for a new water heater or just want to better understand the water heater you already have, let’s compare the two main types of water heaters.

Conventional or Storage Water Heaters heat and then store water until it’s used. They cost less to purchase and install than tankless water heaters, but they’re less efficient than tankless water heaters because if the water in the tank drops below the temperature threshold, it needs to be heated again indefinitely.

Tankless Water Heaters heat water on demand and provide an endless supply of hot water. This means there’s no waiting for water to heat up and no wasted energy reheating water that has cooled down in a tank.

Tankless Water Heater Benefits

There are a lot of reasons tankless water heaters are worth the investment. They can save you a lot of money in the long run. Here are some of the benefits tankless water heaters offer:

The highly trained and experienced service technicians at Downey Energy install, maintain, and repair both propane and oil-fired water heaters. They can help you find the best water heater for your home and family.

Trust Downey

You can trust Downey Energy for quality water heater installation, maintenance, and repairs. Downey Energy has been serving residential and commercial clients in the Hudson Valley for more than a century. We have earned the loyalty of our customers through our dedication to service and reliability. Make us your reliable water heater service provider.

Contact Downey Energy today to learn more about the water heater sales and services we provide.