What Are Tankless Water Heaters
Tankless (or Instantaneous) Water Heaters supply hot water to individual fixtures only as needed, and they have been widely used in Europe and Japan for many years. Most small units are electric, have a very small storage tank (despite the name), and are good for servicing individual fixtures like dishwashers. Larger units are typically gas-fired and have enough capacity to supply water to an entire home or apartment.
Tankless water heaters are small household appliances that heat your water right as you are using it and then turn off. They run on gas — both natural gas and propane (LP) models are sold — or on electricity. They come in various sizes, from tiny units to use with one appliance to whole-house systems.
