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Tankless Water Heater Benefits for Portland Homeowners

  • Writer: Brittany Wiggins
    Brittany Wiggins
  • Mar 16, 2024
  • 2 min read

If your home's traditional tank-style water heater is reaching the end of its 8-12 year lifespan, you may want to consider upgrading to a modern, high-efficiency tankless model. While the upfront costs of tankless water heater installation in Portland, ME are higher, the long-term benefits make them an extremely worthwhile investment for saving money and providing an endless supply of hot water.


At Woodville Plumbing and Heating, we are leading providers of tankless water heaters and energy-efficient water heater solutions for Portland area homeowners. Here's why you should make the switch to a tankless, on-demand system:


Unlimited Hot Water Supply

With a storage tank water heater, you're limited to whatever hot water capacity is held in that tank, usually 30-50 gallons. Once that hot water is depleted, you have to wait for the tank to fully reheat. Tankless models heat water directly as you need it, ensuring a continuous supply of hot water without running out.


Space Savings

Traditional tank water heaters are bulky, taking up 16-20 square feet of floor space typically in your basement, garage, or closets. Tankless units are extremely compact, wall-mounted appliances not much bigger than a briefcase. This frees up lots of that space for storage or living areas.


Lower Energy Costs

According to Energy.gov, you can reduce water heating energy usage by 24-34% with an ENERGY STAR certified tankless heater compared to tank models. Since they don't constantly operate to keep stored water hot, on-demand operation translates to major long-term utility savings for Portland homeowners.


Longer Lifespan

While tank water heaters have a life expectancy of 8-12 years, tankless units can last over 20 years with proper care and annual maintenance. The investment pays off with decades of reliable, low-cost hot water.


Cleaner Water Quality

With no standing water sitting idly for long periods, tankless systems minimize sediment buildup that causes rust, odors, and particles in your home's hot water supply.


Lower Environmental

Impact Tankless heaters eliminate energy wasted keeping stored tank water constantly heated when not in use, lowering your Portland home's carbon footprint.


Safety Risks No constantly hot, 120+ gallon water tank means less risk of dangerous leaks, scalding injuries, or flooding if a tank were to rupture.


As Portland's trusted plumbing experts, Woodville Plumbing and Heating can handle your professional tankless water heater installation seamlessly. We also offer annual tune-ups and repairs to keep your investment running efficiently for years to come.


Ready to experience the endless hot water and energy savings of a tankless system? Call Woodville today at (207) 756-9725 for a FREE quote on upgrading your home with a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient tankless water heater!

 
 
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