What is a tankless water Heater?

A tankless water heater is a type of water heating system that heats water on demand without the use of a storage tank. It heats water directly as it flows through the unit, providing a continuous supply of hot water.

What's good about tankless water heaters

Advantages of tankless water heaters:

Unlimited hot water supply.
Space-saving design.
Energy efficiency.
Longer lifespan compared to traditional tank heaters.
Lower monthly energy bills.

What's not good about tankless water heaters

Disadvantages of tankless water heaters:

Initial higher cost.
10-15 second hot water delay (incl. an expansion tank)
Limited flow rate.
Requires larger gas line or electrical supply.

Can I get a tankless water heater in my home?

Yes, most homes with an existing water heater (seperate from boiler) can be retrofitted with a tankless water heater

How many showers can a tankless water heater support?

Typically, a tankless water heater can provide hot water for multiple showers simultaneously; The typical specification is either 2 showers or 4 showers for residential properties. Each property and individuals needs are different. Overall, tankless water heaters can produce hot water on demand and don’t rely on a storage tank, so the number of showers is in a sense unlimited, being only limited by the flow rate of water in your household.

Is it really unlimited hot water?

In the most simplified terms, yes. In a technical sense, the hot water output is limited by the flow rate of water in the home, which is typically does not exceed the output of the tankless water heater if the size is chosen correctly.