Tankless water heaters, also known as “on-demand” or instantaneous water heaters, provide hot water only as it is needed. They don’t create the energy loss associated with storage water heaters (where you keep a large tank of water heated all of the time), which can save you money. When you turn on the hot water at the tap, cold water travels through a pipe into the tankless heater unit. Either a gas burner or an electric element heats the water (Learn about our plumbing services and know why you need expert help). 

Tankless water heaters deliver a constant supply of hot water without the need to wait for a storage tank to fill with hot water. However, a tankless water heater’s output is lower than that of tank water heaters.  For example, taking a shower and running the dishwasher at the same time can stretch a tankless water heater to its limit. 

To overcome this problem, you can plan to get two or more tankless water heaters installation for your Santa Rosa, CA residence. You can also install separate on-demand water heaters for appliances such as washing machines or dishwashers, that generally use a lot of hot water in your home.