How a
Tankless Water Heater Works
Are
you looking to upgrade your home's water heater? With the latest advancements
in water heater technology, it may be time to think about replacing your
current water heater with a tankless system. Do you know how a tankless water
heater works?
One of the greatest benefits of a tankless system is a reduction in energy
consumption. Instead of storing unused water in a tank, a tankless system
essentially heats water at the time of use. In this article, we will briefly
explain how a tankless water heater works in ten simple steps so that you can
better understand it before you make a purchase decision for a new water heater.
How a Tankless Water Heater System Works:
1. As you open your hot water tap in
your shower, bathroom faucet, or kitchen sink, the tankless water heater
detects the flow of water.
2. The flow sensor is activated to
determine the amount of hot water needed. Turning on the hot water communicates
information more instantaneously to its internal system than a traditional
water heater would. It not only turns on the hot water, but it also determines
how much water to heat to then deliver to your destination.
3. To have heat, you need a heat
source, and this is where the igniter does its job. Your particular model may
be gas-powered or it could be electrical. For this particular article, we will
assume yours is gas-powered.
A tankless water heater differs from the traditional tank water heater. When
powered by gas, the system uses an igniter and heats water at the time of use.
Whereas, a traditional tank would incur heat loss and money wasted over time.
Thanks to the igniter in your tankless water heater, your water usage is more
efficient.
4. Then, the gas control valve opens to
supply the proper amount of gas and fuel. By now, the sensors have determined
how much water is needed, and in order to make that happen for you, the system
has also measured the amount of gas to use to instantly heat your water.
5. Next, the fan and venturi propel the
appropriate amount of fuel into the ignitor to generate the needed heat and
energy.
6. The premix burner ignites which
provides a sequence of flames to heat the water.
7. With the flame lit, now the cold
water moves through the heat transfer coils and is preheated in the secondary
heat exchanger.
8. Next, the water then moves from the
secondary heat exchanger to the primary heat exchanger.
9. The water is stored briefly in a
buffer tank to hold the now heated water to ensure proper comfort and delivery
of the water.
10. A mere moment after turning the hot
water knob on in your shower or sink, the freshly on-demand heated water is
delivered. Welcome to more efficient water usage.
Choose Estes Services for Your Water
Heater Installation
An
energy-efficient tankless water heater can be a great investment for your
home. It can help you save on utility costs and can last twice as long as a
tank system. When you're ready for a tankless water heater installation, Estes
Services is here to help.
Our
certified Atlanta plumbing experts can help you determine what type and size
water heater you need to meet your daily water needs. In fact, for over 70
years, Estes Services has helped Atlanta homeowners like you with their comfort
services.
At
Estes Services, we want to make your water heater installation a breeze. That's
why we've introduced our Estes Easy Order
Packages.
With our Water Heater package, you can get a new water heater and its
installation, along with a 6-year warranty and 2 years of maintenance, for just
$40/month.
We
have tankless water heater solutions for you. Importantly, you can count on
our team of Atlanta plumbers for your water heater installation. We are proudly
a three-generation, family-owned, and local business dedicated to our
communities and managing your plumbing needs. We provide plumbing services in
the greater Atlanta area, and our service areas in GA include Alpharetta, Buckhead, Decatur, Druid Hills, Dunwoody, Fayetteville, Johns Creek, Kennesaw, Marietta, Midtown, Peachtree City, Roswell, Sandy Springs, and Virginia Highland.
Schedule your free water heater estimate today with us today. It's that
easy, it's Estes!
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