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Tankless Water Heaters
Looking for custom homes in the Raleigh, NC area with tankless water heaters?
According to the US Dept of Energy, a tankless water heater can save homeowners 24-34% yearly on their water heating expenses. Here are answers to some of the top questions about tankless water heaters!
How Does a Tankless Water Heater Work? 
A tankless water heater consists of several coils with heating elements. When the hot water faucet is turned on, water flows through the coils and is heated. The heated water then travels through a standard plumbing system to the sink or faucet.
How Much Hot Water Can a Tankless Water Heater Produce?
There are a wide variety of tankless water heaters available at various price points. Most provide between 2 and 5 gallons of hot water per minute – which should be sufficient for two uses at the same time, say a shower and a sink or other faucet.
Should I Use an Electric or Gas Tankless Water Heater?
In the state of North Carolina, Progress Energy advises against the installation of an electric tankless water heater, and will hold homeowners liable for any damage such a system causes. A standard tank water heater usually uses about 4500 watts, while an electric tankless water heater can use up to 28,000 watts!
When Should I Decide to Install a Tankless Water Heater?
While a tankless water heater can be installed in any home, when building a custom home it is best to make the decision to install at or before framing stage, so that all necessary retrofitting can be done with as little cost as possible.
How Much Does a Tankless Water Heater Cost?
Generally a tankless water heater can cost anywhere from $1500 to $4000 more than a standard water heater, depending on the type and complexity of system requested, as well as the size of home and number of fixtures to be supplied.
How Does a Tankless Water Heater Help the Environment?
Reducing energy usage reduces the use of nonrenewable energy sources like coal, and also reduces the amount of greenhouse gas and other emissions produced. Not only that, homeowners will save money every month on energy costs due to lowered energy consumption.
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