The Pros of Tankless Water Heaters in Spokane

Tankless water heaters generally run more efficiently and last longer than storage tank heaters, and you don’t have to have a giant tank sitting in your basement (or closet, garage, or anywhere, for that matter).

These tankless heaters offer on-demand water heating as opposed to storing water in a tank. Instead, they heat water as it passes through the system using a heat exchanger. Water is heated only when needed, saving you energy and money.

Tankless heaters can be mounted on a wall to free up valuable floor space, and they fit nicely into small spaces. Although they vary in size, the average dimensions are about a foot wide and two feet tall. That’s it!

Tankless water heaters do have higher upfront costs than storage tank water heaters, and installation requires retrofitting by a licensed, experienced plumber like JLR Plumbing. But once installed, they can pay for themselves in just a few years.

The Pros of Storage Tank Water Heaters

A storage tank water heater is less expensive up front than tankless versions, regardless of whether you go with gas or electric. However, they aren’t as efficient as tankless systems, and they take up an enormous amount of space, comparatively speaking. They also don’t last as long.

All of these factors can cost you a lot more money in the long run than a tankless system. That said, replacing your storage tank water heater with a new tank system is usually a straightforward, simple plumbing job, and installation costs are generally less expensive.

You won’t have to upgrade any electrical or have any advanced retrofits done, either. They deliver a reliable, steady hot water supply as long as they remain in good condition.

JLR Plumbing: Our Water Heater Services & Products in Spokane

We stand by every service call we make for water heater installation or repair, and we guarantee every product we use, too.

Our 50-gallon Bradford residential gas heater offers the following:

• An incredible six-year warranty period
• Disposal for your old unit (we recycle)
• Bradford White ICON System®
• Hydrojet® Total Performance System
• Defender Safety System®, which features a patented Advanced ScreenLok® Technology design for the flame arrestor
• Non-CFC foam insulation
• Vitraglas® tank lining with Microban®
• Water connections with ¾” NPT true dielectric fittings
• Heat traps
• A protective anode rod
• 3″ x 4″ “Snap Lock” draft diverter
• T&P relief valve
• Low-restrictive brass drain valve

If you’re in need of a new 50-gallon upright electric water heater, we offer the following:

• A warranty for six years
• Removal and recycling of the old tank
• Fully automatic controls
• Direct heat transfer capability with immersed elements
• Vitraglas® tank lining featuring Microban® technology
• Hydrojet® Total Performance System
• Non-CFC insulating foam
• Water connections — 3⁄4″ (19 mm) NPT factory-installed true dielectric
• Voltages of 120V, 208V, 240V, 277V, and 480V
• Single-phase or three-phase operation (120V and 277V offer single-phase only)
• T&P relief valve
• A protective anode rod
• Heat traps

Interested in a new tankless water heater? The Rinnai RSC199iN RSC Model Series offers:

• Super high-efficiency plus ratingsA 15-year warranty on the heat exchanger
• A five-year warranty on parts
• A one-year warranty on labor
• Smart circulation available

If you’re not sure whether to go with a traditional, standard tank water heater or a tankless water heater for your residential or commercial property, we can help you make the right choice.

Water Heater Sales, Installation, and Services in Spokane

Whether you know exactly what you need or could use some help making a decision, we’re happy to lend a hand! We offer same-day and emergency service, routine maintenance, repairs, installations, and more.

Reach out to JLR Plumbing today and let us know how we can assist you with plumbing and water heater services in the Spokane, WA, area.