The right water heater should be able to provide an ample supply of hot water for your home to use. Bathing, washing clothes and other important chores rely on a fast and steady supply. To ensure your home gets just that, make sure you choose a water heater from a trusted brand like Navien or Bradford White.

Don’t forget that a quality model is only half the battle. You should also leave water heater installation to a service company you trust, like the HVAC pros at Lakeside Heating & Air Conditioning. We’re proud to sell and service water heaters from these quality brands, knowing they’ll reliably meet your hot water needs. We install both tank water heaters and tankless water heaters, so all you have left to do is decide which one is best for you!

But how do you know which water heater is right for you? We’re here to help you find an answer. For a free estimate of quality installation or for other water heater services, call Lakeside Heating & Air Conditioning today at 303-412-8015.

How Do You Decide What Water Heater is Best for You?

Choosing the ideal water heater for your home takes a little information. It’s important to take the time to consider your options, as a well-maintained water heater can last up to 12-15 years! That’s a long time to suddenly find out another model may have been more efficient. We’ll share a few tips for how to decide what water heater to install in your home.

1. What Are Your Hot Water Needs?

Consider the size of your home and family, as well every chore or activity that requires hot water. After all, a family of five will probably need much more hot water than a couple of newlyweds. Water heaters with storage tanks can maintain a large supply of hot water ideal for multiple uses at once. While these storage tanks require more space, there’s usually more than enough room in your home’s basement or utility closet.

Do you use the dishwasher every other day? Are you a fan of long, hot showers? Your usage habits can influence how quickly hot water arrives. Particularly large hot water usage may result in having to wait a little bit until the heater can produce more, but this isn’t very common as models become more efficient.

2. What Fuel Source Is the Most Efficient?

The two main fuel sources for water heaters are natural gas and electricity. Local prices for each may make one option more cost effective than the other. In places with an ample supply of natural gas, low fuel prices can make a gas model the ideal option.

3. Choosing Between Tank and Tankless Models

This will probably be the biggest factor to consider when choosing your new water heater. Until recently, water heaters needed a dedicated storage tank to store water for later use. This tank also ensured water could be heated quickly. Now that technology has improved, tankless models can heat water at a competitive rate. We sell and service Navien tankless water heaters for their reliable design and Bradford White tank water heaters for unmatched heating speed.

To decide which type of water heater is right for you, let’s weigh the benefits of each one.

Cost: The traditional storage tank water heater is more affordable for installation, but initial cost isn’t the only one to consider. Maintenance, repairs and energy prices will eventually form the bulk of a water heater’s expenses. Tankless models are more energy efficient, which means they’re also usually more cost efficient.

Lifespan: Assuming you keep up with routine maintenance, storage tank water heaters have a lifespan of 10-12 years. Tankless models benefit from being compact and can run for up to 12-15 years. Your water usage habits can also influence its total lifespan.

Your home’s plumbing: Existing plumbing systems—especially in older homes—aren’t always compatible with the newer designs of tankless water heaters. Don’t worry, because a little retrofitting can ensure a tankless model fits in just fine.

But since that adds to installation costs, the convenience of a tank water heater is obvious. Traditional tank water heaters won’t need retrofitting, making installation faster and more affordable.

Heavy water use: Don’t forget your family’s hot water needs have a big impact on how quickly the supply needs to be replenished. While tankless water heaters are efficient, heavy water use can prove too much for them to keep up. A storage tank model has more than enough room for a huge supply and is a good fit for homes that often have several appliances running at once.

Trust Lakeside for Fast, Effective Water Heater Installation

If you’re still having trouble deciding which water heater to install, why not get in touch with the helpful experts at Lakeside Heating & Air Conditioning? You can count on our recommendation to provide everything you need, and we’ll keep it running efficiently with quality water heater installation in Arvada, CO, and surrounding areas.

Give us a call at 303-412-8015 today to request a free estimate for water heater installation.