Water Heaters in Portland, OR

Tankless Water Heaters

A tankless water heater only heats water when you turn on the faucet. The difference can save you hundreds of dollars each year in heating bills.

Tankless models also use up less space. Instead of trying to fit a storage tank that might hold up to 80 gallons of water in a utility room, a tankless system is a relatively small metal box that mounts to your wall.

Rather than storing heated water, a tankless water heater heats cold water on demand—whenever you turn on a faucet. No more waiting for your water to heat up.

There's no tank without the need to store gallons of water, making the tankless heater much more compact. Nor do you have to worry about coming home to a giant pool of water in your basement from a leaking water tank.

With this type of on-demand process, energy efficiency is high. You are only using energy to heat the water precisely when you need it, so this keeps your energy costs low by conserving water. You will more than make up the initial cost of your tankless model in energy savings over the long haul.

How Does a Tankless System Work?

Whenever you turn on the faucet or start your dishwasher, water passes by a heating element (either gas or electric) in the tankless unit and heats it. No water is stored waiting for you to use it. This is on-demand hot water.

Tankless water heaters have several advantages over standard water heaters. They’re much more efficient than storage tanks since they heat water only when needed. Plus they have a longer service life: a well-maintained tankless heat can last 20 years or longer.

They also have a much smaller footprint. You can mount a tankless version just about anywhere in your home, whether in a closet or a corner of your basement.

Tank Versus Tankless

A tankless system costs more up-front to install than a tank water heater, but you’ll save money over time through lower energy bills. The life expectancy for a tankless model is 20 years or more, while a storage tank model will typically last 10 to 15 years.

Not only do tankless models use less space, but there is no fear of water leaking out and flooding an area of your home.

Tankless models have a limited flow rate, meaning they might struggle with multiple uses. If one person is showering, another doing laundry, and a third person doing dishes—all at the same time—a tankless heater might not be able to keep up.

Your solution? Install a secondary point-of-use tankless heater for one part of your Portland, OR, home, such as the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room. Sun Glow can help you decide the best solution for your home.

Water Heater Installation and Replacement

Are you ready to replace your water heater? Give us a call. Our licensed professionals at Sun Glow install, replace, repair, and maintain all major water heater brands.

Every home is different. Before performing any replacement, we take a detailed inventory of your water system and make calculations to ensure we find a product that’s right for you. Converting to a newer model might be an upgrade, but it wouldn’t feel like one with an undersized heater.

We offer flexible financing options to help you create your dream home. Our forms are easy to fill out, and you can expect a quick response. 

Work with a team that never takes shortcuts with your next water heater. Call us today for a free consultation.