Posted: December 16, 2024
Water Heater Replacement Options for Your Home
Is it time to invest in a propane tankless water heater?
At Koppy’s Propane, we tell customers that a water heater is the quiet MVP of their home. It works every single day of the year, generating the hot water you need for many crucial jobs, including washing dishes, laundry and yourself.
The average lifespan of a traditional storage-tank water heater is eight to 12 years. If yours is in that range, it might be time for a replacement.
Is it time for a new water heater?
The worst possible time to arrange your water heater replacement is after your current unit has failed. A sudden water heater failure can lead to significant water damage to your home. Plus, you’ll be without hot showers or working hot water appliances while we secure your new equipment and get it installed.
Long story short — it’s a huge pain in the neck!
It’s always better to be proactive and start looking for a new unit before your current one reaches the end of its service life. Here are some early warning signs that your water heater might be struggling:
- Noises coming from your water heater tank
- Water pooling at the base of your water heater
- Brown, rusty or odd-smelling water from your taps
- Difficulty draining the tank when you flush your water heater
What should you consider when replacing your water heater?
When the time comes to find a water heater replacement, here are some factors you’ll want to weigh when exploring equipment:
- How many hot water fixtures and appliances are in our home? If your current unit is leaving you with chilly showers or hot water taps that are slow to heat up, your system may not be appropriately sized to your needs.
- Are you currently using the best energy source? We’ve found that propane’s exceptional heat generation is ideal for generating robust hot water. You can experience better recovery times from your water heater, powered by a primarily U.S.-made energy source.
- Can you improve the energy efficiency of your hot water system? We sell and install some fantastically efficient propane water heaters, including tankless water heaters.
Should you go tankless?
In Dauphin County and throughout our Central or Southeastern Pennsylvania service area, we’re helping more and more customers ditch the storage tank and install a tankless, or on-demand, water heater.
When your propane tankless water heater is properly sized for your home, you’ll never have to worry about running out of hot water again — no more surprise cold showers! These systems also save energy because they don’t constantly reheat water that’s just sitting around in a tank. They can lower your hot water-related spending by up to 34%!
Additionally, tankless water heaters have a longer lifespan since they’re less exposed to corrosive particles. And because these units are generally suitcase-sized and hang on the wall, you can save about 12 square feet of floor space.
Are you interested in looking into a new and more efficient water heater? Contact Koppy’s Propane today for a free consultation.