Tankless vs. Traditional Water Heaters: The Real Cost Breakdown

Cost Guides, Tankless Water Heaters, Water Heater Installation

Understanding How Each System Works The difference between tankless and traditional water heaters comes down to one fundamental question: how is hot water made available when you turn on the tap? Traditional water heaters, also called tank or storage water heaters, keep 30 to 80 gallons of water heated around the clock in an insulated tank. A gas burner or electric heating element cycles on and off to maintain the set temperature. When you turn on the hot water tap,...

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