RightMark Plumbing has been installing efficient water heaters in Minneapolis / St.Paul and surrounding communities for years. If you live in the metropolitan area and require a standard tank water heater either gas or electric or an on-demand tankless water heater let RightMark Plumbing be the company to go to. Our experienced and certified technicians will help you find the right product to fit your lifestyle and get it installed quickly and professionally. Contact RightMark Plumbing and today to handle all of your water heater needs.

Standard Atmospheric Water Heaters

Standard atmospheric water heaters have been, by far, the work horses of the plumbing and industry.

Initially, it is less expensive to install a standard water heater.

Most tank type water heaters come with a six-year warranty and an option for up to ten or sometimes 12 years can be purchased.

Tankless water heaters can have up to a 15 yr warranty on the heat exchanger.

Standard atmospheric gas water heaters that vent into a chimney or a power vented water heater and electric water heaters represent the least efficient heaters.

On demand tankless water heaters generally have a cleaner exhaust, better operational costs and endless hot water and an average of at least 30% energy savigs. This is a huge advantage.to families and when geusts visit.

ON-DEMAND Tankless Water Heaters

If this is replacing a tank unit it will cost more upfront..There are rebates generally available and they do take up less space.

Gas piping could possibly need to be changed to accommodate the input demands of these water heaters. Typical gas inputs of a 40 or 50-gallon tank on a Standard Water Heater would be 40,000 BTUs per hour. The up-fit gas change for an On-Demand Water Heater would require a need for piping to supply 180,000 to 195,000 BTUs per hour. The reason for this is that to have a continuous flow (up to 5 gallons a minute through the heat exchanger) of hot water more gas is needed to change incoming water temperatures from 55 degrees to 130 degrees. In the end, however, switching to a tankless water heater will save you money.

The reason on-demand water heaters ultimately cost less is because they are more efficient.

Heat is not lost during downtime to the chimney with an On Demand Water Heater. With a Standard Water Heater heat loss through the chimney, walls or the tank itself will cost more.

Also a tank type heater needs to be continuously monitored and heated, so it remains at 125-130 degrees when needed. An On Demand Tankless Water Heater does none of these things. If no hot water is being used it simply does not come on.

With an on-demand water heater, your current energy used to heat your home's hot water will eventually be cut by an average of approximately 30%. That is a substantial overall savings on your utility bill. Also you will never run out of hot water.

However, there are some things to consider when using an On Demand Water Heater.

Water conditions should also be considered when deciding on an On Demand Water Heater.

And as with any major home appliance some maintenance is required. Mineral deposits, in particular should be addressed.RightMark Plumbing suggests that these water heaters are flushed every 1-2 years.

Warranties vary but RightMark Plumbing uses a brand that provides a manufacturer's warranty to our customers. It includes coverage on parts for 5 years and a 15-year heat exchanger warranty (against leaks) with a full water heater replacement should a leak occur within those first fifteen years.

Both types of water heaters will be around for a long time to come. So it comes down to whether you want to save money now or later.