Behind every warm shower, hot bath, or washer cycle is a water heater silently chugging away. This device is vital to your comfort, but we don’t appreciate all it does until the moment it stops working. Whether you want to upgrade your old, inefficient unit or replace a broken system, the team at Tri-County Water Services is here to help. When searching for a company for water heater installation, Lancaster PA locals trust us to get the job done right.
We began as a small family business and have grown into a competitive plumbing company that puts customers and their needs first. Besides water heater installation, maintenance, and repairs we also have experience working with a wide range of water treatment solutions including water softeners, acid neutralizer filters, and reverse osmosis systems. Contact us today at 610-857-1740 to speak to one of our water treatment experts.
Which Type of Water Heater Is Best for My Home?
If you’ve been shopping for a new water heater, chances are you are feeling overwhelmed by the number of options available. There are several different types of water heaters each using their own method to warm your home’s supply. Below, we discuss the pros and cons of the most popular models:
1. Storage Tank Water Heater
This is the most common type of water heater. Made up of an insulated tank, water is heated and then stored, ready to provide hot water when you turn the tap. While electric water heaters are typically cheaper to purchase, they cost more to run than natural gas models.
2. Heat Pump Water Heater
Using heat stripped from the air, this device is able to warm the water efficiently. (Typically, this type of water heater uses a fraction of the energy of standard electric models.) However, a heat pump water heater will struggle in cold spaces, and must be installed in a part of your home where temperatures never drop too low.
3. Tankless Water Heater
Instead of storing hot water, a tankless water heater employs heating coils to warm the water as you need it. While this is more efficient than a storage tank model, this system will struggle if you’re drawing hot water in two different places at the same time. (For example, you may be running the dishwasher while having a shower.)
For Expert Water Heater Installation Call Tri-County
Can’t decide which water heater is best for your home? The team at Tri-County has the knowledge and tools to find the perfect solution for your needs and budget. Contact us today at 610-857-1740 to schedule a consultation.
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