Everything To Know About Electric Tankless Water Heaters

Electric tankless water heaters are an efficient way to provide hot water in your home. This blog tells you all about what they are, how long they last, and how regularly maintaining your system is crucial. 

What Is It? 

Tankless water heaters are water heating systems that operate without the need for a bulky tank. A traditional water heater stores water in its tank after it has been heated, restricting your home to a limited amount of hot water that can run out fast. A tankless water heater, on the other hand, allows water to move through a line of pipes inside the system that is constantly being heated, providing your home with an endless supply of hot water and reducing the likelihood of running out of hot water. These systems heat water on demand so that hot water is available whenever you need it.

What Is The Lifespan Of Electric Tankless Water Heaters? 

The lifespan of an electric tankless water heater depends on the type of heat exchanger involved. If the system has a copper tankless heat exchanger, it can typically last between 12 to 15 years. But with annual maintenance, you can extend the lifespan of a tankless water heater up to 20 years.

A stainless steel heat exchanger increases the lifespan of a tankless water heater to 25 years. Similar to copper heat exchangers, tankless systems with stainless steel heat exchangers can last about 25 to 30 years with regular maintenance and water treatment.

When Should I Get Maintenance? 

HVAC technicians recommend that you have your tankless system serviced once a year. However, there are a couple of ways to tell that your system may need maintenance promptly:

• If an error code appears on your unit. You will need to get in contact with your local HVAC technician to come in and examine the issue.
• You run into problems and you need to reset your water heater. This should be done by a licensed, professional HVAC technician as they have the necessary equipment, knowledge, and expertise to do this effectively.

How Can I Extend The Lifespan Of My Electric Tankless Water Heater? 

Here are a few ways to prolong the life of your tankless system.

• Treat hard water: Avoid developing extreme issues in your tankless water heater by ensuring that hard water is treated. Ask your HVAC technician about water treatment from hard water. If hard water is left untreated, this can cause leaks in the heat exchanger and the risk of developing serious issues inside your tankless system.

• Get regular maintenance: Regularly maintaining your electric tankless water heater reduces the chance of developing major problems in your unit down the line. Some systems may need a quick fix such as flushing out the water heater, while others may need a full clean-up using professional equipment.

Call Toshack About Electric Tankless Water Heaters 

Whether you require maintenance for your existing system or want to install a new one, Toshack has what you need. Call our technicians to request a free quote!