Conventional Water Heaters are the most well-known ones and probably the kind you are most familiar with. They are also called storage tank water heaters. They consist of an insulated tank in which water is heated and kept until ready for use. There are electric water heaters and natural gas water heaters. Natural gas heaters use less energy but can be more expensive and harder to install. , Conventional water heaters need to be maintained regularly to operate optimally over their lifespan. They should be drained and flushed at least once every 12 months. Depending on how well you've maintained, the life expentancy of a conventional water heater is 10-12 years. Please see this interesting video which explains how conventional water heaters operate. 

Also known as on-demand, and you'll understand why. Tankless water heaters heat water without necessitating a storage tank. They heat the water directly with the use of intense application of heat against coils filled with water. When a hot water tap is turned on, unheated water travels through a pipe into the unit. Either a gas burner or an electric element heats the water. As a result, tankless water heaters deliver a constant supply of hot water. If you are part of a large household and tend to run out of hot water quickly, a tankless water heater supplies a constant flow of heated water. On the positive side, tankless water heaters are more energy efficient. On the negative side, they tend to have higher up-front costs. Electric models may necessitate an upgrade of the property's electrical capacity.  Gas models may require installing a larger diameter gas line, a likely costly undertaking. Your Water Heater Expert can assist you in coming to the best decision. Like conventional water heaters, tankless water heaters need to be descaled of minerals at least once every year to keep them working effieciently. Click here for an interesting video explaining how Tankless Water Heaters operate. Click here for an informative video explaining how Tankless Water Heaters work. 

Also known as hybrid electric water heaters, they capture heat from the air or ground and transfer it to the water. They are more expensive initially than regular electric models, but use about 60% less energy. They don’t work well in very cold spaces. Because the heat pump sits atop of the appliance, a hybrid unit may require as much as a 7-foot clearance between the ceiling and the floor. Here is a video which explains how this works. Here is a video explaining how this works. 

Also known as hybrid electric water heaters, they capture heat from the air or ground and transfer it to the water. They are more expensive initially than regular electric models, but use about 60% less energy. They don’t work well in very cold spaces. Because the heat pump sits atop of the appliance, a hybrid unit may require as much as a 7-foot clearance between the ceiling and the floor. Here is a video which explains how this works. Here’s a short video explaining how it works. 

Condensing water heaters are a highly efficient type of water heater for homes that heat withSolar hot water heaters function using roof-mounted solar panels that absorb the sun's heat and and transfers the heat to an antifreeze-like liquid through a closed-loop circuit of copper coil pipes inside your hot-water tank that transfers the heat to the water. The very best solar water heaters deliver remarkable savings during the summer months, making them very attractive for hot, sunny regions. Where available, our water heater pro will help you in deciding which kind of solar hot water heater is right for you. Here's a short video detailing how it works. gas and require a capacity of more than 55 gallons. Condensing water heaters operate using the same technology as a conventional gas water heater and are no more difficult to install. The primary difference is that condensing gas tank water heaters are designed to transfer and retain more heat into the water than a conventional gas water heater. This results in less wasted heat and reduces total energy use.  Check out this short video detailing how conventional water heaters work.