Water Heaters in Tacoma, WA

Choosing a hot water heater for your home is a big decision. These devices are designed to be used in a home for many years and can often be expensive. Beyond initial installation costs, the cost of hot water only continues to rise, so for every gallon you heat, you’ll pay a little more on your energy bill. That’s why tankless hot water heaters have become so popular in recent years. These devices are designed to heat only the water you need, when you need it.

In particular, Rinnai tankless hot water heaters are designed for a variety of household sizes and uses. For smaller homes and warm climates, the Value series is perfect for keeping down your energy consumption. However, if you want to get the absolute best out of a tankless hot water heater, Rinnai also offers Luxury and Ultra models, designed for high capacity and extremely low minimum flow rates.

Sound Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. is your Tacoma, WA area Rinnai tankless water heater expert. If you’re interested in learning more about these incredible devices or discussing what it will take to get one in your home, call us today.

How Tankless Hot Water Works

First, consider how a traditional tank hot water heater works. Every day, your hot water tank fills with water which is then heated to a specific temperature, often between 120 and 140°F. That water is then ready for you to use whenever a shower is taken or a load of laundry is started. The problem with tank water heaters is that you pay a lot of extra money to keep the tank full and hot even when you aren’t using the hot water.

With tankless hot water heaters, the process is much simpler. Instead of keeping hot water on hand, Rinnai tankless heaters only turn on, and immediately heat your water when you turn on a hot water tap. Rinnai’s tankless heaters actively calculate the incoming water temperature and adjust the gas or electric burners to provide only as much heat as is necessary to heat your water to your chosen setting (often 120°F).

When you turn off your hot water tap or appliance, the burner stops and no more water is heated, ending the use of energy and conserving both water and fuel or electricity. Not only does this mean you only heat the water you use; it ensures you still have hot water whenever you want it. A hot water tank takes a while to get the water in its storage tank hot enough—that means when it is empty, you’ll be without hot water for anywhere from 5–30 minutes as it fills and reheats. Tankless water heating provides a steady flow of hot water as long as you need it.

Tankless Water Heater Installation & Service

When you choose a Rinnai tankless hot water heater, one of our technicians will visit your home and measure your daily hot water usage to ensure you get a device that meets your needs. After all, you don’t want to pay for a full sized Luxury Series model if you only use a small amount of hot water each day and a Value model would work just as well. Whatever model you choose, you can rest assured it will consistently provide your family with hot water for many years. All Rinnai tankless hot water heaters come with an industry leading 12-year limited warranty.

If you live in the Greater Puget Sound area and you’re interested in learning more about Rinnai tankless water heaters, call Sound Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. today. Our water heater experts will work closely with you to provide the best quality service and ensure you get the best system for your home.