Douglasville Relies on New Era Plumbing, LLC for Water Heater Services

While tankless water heaters certainly have some strong advantages, they have some potential drawbacks too, and anyone who's considering installing one should take both into account:

Pros: Long lifespan (15-20 years on average), compact size, safe operation, operates with high energy efficiency, produces an unlimited supply of hot water

Cons: High upfront installation cost, can struggle to meet demand when multiple hot-water-consuming appliances are running concurrently, may not function during a power outage

You should start thinking about replacing your water heater if:

• It's reaching the end of its estimated lifespan
• It's noticeably declining in efficiency
• It frequently malfunctions even after being serviced
• It can't sufficiently meet your current hot water consumption needs

Though all malfunctioning water heaters should be checked out by a professional as soon as possible, you should immediately call for an emergency plumber if:

• You have no hot water at a time when said lack of hot water poses an immediate threat to your health or safety (such as during extremely cold weather)
• You notice signs of a potential gas leak from your gas-powered water heater
• You smell burning or see an electrical fire
• Your water heater is leaking heavily or flooding the area around it