Get the Benefits of a New Water Heater for the New Year

Benefits of Installing a New Water Heater

At the start of the year, many people make plans regarding the direction of the new year. Plans can include anything from setting goals to making resolutions, but they can also involve planning out projects for the upcoming year.

Plans and goals often include things like saving money and updating the house. One way to do both is by installing a new water heater to replace an old one. This blog will discuss the benefits of installing a new water heater and why it should be put on the to-do list for this year.

Better Efficiency and Lower Costs

Heating water for showers and cleaning generally accounts for a decent percentage of a home’s utility bills. Whether the water heater is gas or electric doesn’t matter much because water heating costs are inherently high. The sad truth is that the cost of heating water will continue to go up over the years due to inefficiencies in the water heater because a unit loses efficiency as it ages.

Replacing the old water heater is the easiest way to start saving money on monthly water heating bills because lost efficiency is restored by the new unit. Furthermore, homeowners can select a water heater replacement that is more efficient at the start due to better insulation than the current unit to increase the savings further.

Faster Hot Water Recovery Rate

One consequence of having an older water heater with compromised efficiency is that the hot water recovery rate suffers. The hot water recovery rate measures the time it takes for the water heater to provide hot water after the tank has been depleted of it. Every manufacturer explicitly states the recovery rate of every water heater on the market but as efficiency dwindles, so does the recovery rate, leading to a loss of water heating capacity and more cold showers.

Installing a new water heater not only restores lost recovery speed but also allows the homeowner to find a tank with a faster recovery rate, as newer units typically have better recovery rates. A quicker hot water recovery rate means that homeowners can find a unit that provides more hot water faster than before, so nobody in the household gets stuck without hot water again.

Save Space in the Home

Water heaters are typically bulky appliances with large storage tanks for holding hot water, usually located in storage spaces like garages, basements, or closets. However, homeowners can regain most of that storage space back by switching to a new tankless water heater.

Tankless water heaters have several advantages and are a great alternative to traditional storage water heaters. First, tankless water heaters are small and can mount on the wall taking up no floor space, which opens up valuable storage space. In addition to taking up less space, tankless water heaters are also far more efficient than other water heaters because they don’t have to keep a large tank of water hot. Instead, they only heat water as needed, providing hot water at a lower cost.

About First Choice Plumbing Solutions

First Choice Plumbing Solutions is a local, family-owned plumbing company serving Port St Lucie, FL, and the surrounding areas. They provide same-day service, fully stocked trucks, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Call them today for water heater or tankless water heater services in Port St Lucie, FL.

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