These are the most common ones and most likely the kind you are probably most familiar with. They are also called storage tank water heaters. They consist of an insulated tank in which water is heated and kept until ready to be used. There are electric water heaters and natural gas water heaters. Natural gas heaters use less energy but can be more costly and harder to install. , Conventional water heaters need to be maintained regularly to operate effiently over time. They should be drained and flushed at least once per year. Depending on how well you maintain, the life expentancy of a conventional water heater is 10-12 years. Please see this interesting video which explains how conventional water heaters operate. 

Also known as on-demand, and you'll understand why. Tankless water heaters heat the water without necessitating a storage container. They heat the water directly by using intense application of heat against coils filled with water. When a hot water faucet is turned on, unheated water travels by way of a pipe into the unit. Either a gas burner or an electric element heats the water. As a result, tankless water heaters provide a constant supply of hot water. If you have a large family and tend to run out of hot water way too soon, a tankless water heater delivers a never-ending flow of heated water. On the plus side, tankless water heaters are more energy efficient. On the negative side, they tend to be more expensive intially. Electric models may necessitate an upgrade of the property's electrical capability.  Gas models may call for installing a larger diameter gas line, a likely costly endeavor. Your Water Heater Expert can assist you in making the best decision. Like conventional water heaters, tankless water heaters need to be descaled of minerals at least once every year to keep them working at their best. Click here for an interesting video which explains how Tankless Water Heaters operate. Click here for an informative video explaining how Tankless Water Heaters work. 

Also known as hybrid electric water heaters, they capture heat from the surroundings or from the ground and transfer it to the water. They are more expensive initially than regular electric models, but use just under half as much energy. They don’t work well in very cold spaces. Since the heat pump is on top of the appliance, a hybrid unit may need as much as a 7-foot clearance between the ceiling and the floor. Here is a video which explains how this works. Here is a video explaining how this works. 

Also known as hybrid electric water heaters, they capture heat from the surroundings or from the ground and transfer it to the water. They are more expensive initially than regular electric models, but use just under half as much energy. They don’t work well in very cold spaces. Since the heat pump is on top of the appliance, a hybrid unit may need as much as a 7-foot clearance between the ceiling and the floor. Here is a video which explains how this works. Here’s a short video explaining how it works. 

Condensing water heaters are a highly efficient type of water heater for homes that heat withSolar hot water heaters operate by utilizing roof-mounted solar panels that absorb the sun's heat and and moves the heat to an antifreeze-like liquid through a closed-loop circuit of copper coil tubing inside your hot-water tank that transfers the heat to the water. The very best solar water heaters deliver surprising savings during the summer months, making them very appealing for hot, sunny regions. Where readily available, our water heater technician will assist you in deciding which type of solar hot water heater is the right choice for you. Here's a short video which shows how it works. gas and require a capacity of more than 55 gallons. Condensing water heaters operate using the same technology as a conventional gas water heater and are no more difficult to install. The primary difference is that condensing gas tank water heaters are designed to transfer and retain more heat into the water than a conventional gas water heater. This results in less wasted heat and reduces total energy use.  Check out this short video detailing how conventional water heaters work.