10 Hot Water System Replacement Options

Plumbers tend to replace what's there with something similar without offering their customers any choices, this as per experts like SameDayHotWaterService leaves customers dissatisfied and the plumber likely leaving money on the table. Here are 10 hot water system replacement options you could include in any water heater replacement project.

1. Tankless Water Heaters

The first option that should be discussed with homeowners is tankless water heaters, and tankless manufacturers have done an outstanding job advertising this product category as an intriguing and acceptable option. Customers could benefit from a tankless water heater when running out of hot water during normal usage without enough room for a larger heater, or when recent government efficiency requirements make an existing water heater too large for its current location - or when customers live in attic spaces where storage water heaters pose increased leakage risks; tankless units provide reduced leakage risks while storage water heaters do not leak compared to storage water heaters located nearby.

2. Heat Pump Water Heaters

In the coming years, the government and utilities should increase support for heat pump water heaters as a replacement option to electric water heaters. Heat pumps use ambient air heat to preheat or warm incoming water before being introduced to a home's plumbing system for consumption. In many regions across the US - particularly southern states - this makes heat pump water heaters an attractive proposition when looking to upgrade from electric to hybrid heaters.

3. Solar Thermal Water Heaters

Solar thermal water heaters may be the most costly to install; however, they offer consumers the lowest cost hot water. A backup heat source will add to its cost; however, for customers concerned about reducing carbon emissions this could be an ideal option - don't make the decision for them; offer it as an option and let the customer decide.

4. Quick Recovery Water Heaters

While few may consider quick recovery water heaters as essential tools, they provide an effective means of rapidly heating water. In essence, quick recovery units act like the middle ground between storage water heaters and tankless models, providing fast hot water on demand in tight spaces where conventional storage heaters wouldn't fit. Consequently, smaller tank sizes can often make replacement more feasible; something which becomes particularly beneficial when replacing an older storage water heater that no longer fits its new home in tight places like an apartment.

5. Self-Cleaning Water Heaters

Water heaters should be flushed regularly to remove sediment build-up at the bottom. Unfortunately, few are. However, many manufacturers offer self-cleaning models that stir up sediment to help prevent it from settling to the bottom and thus prolong water heater lifespan - these premium options should give customers an option they may take up on!

6. Mixing Valves

Setting hot water temperature at 120 deg. F is recommended in order to limit scalding risks for households containing infants or elderly residents, while keeping storage water heater temperatures below 140 deg. F reduces salmonella and legionella risks. Mixing valves provide the ideal compromise by maintaining tank temperatures at 140 deg. F while still delivering 120 deg. F water into homes - these should be offered as an optional extra when replacing storage water heaters.

7. Expansion Tanks

Local codes may mandate expansion tanks as part of home plumbing systems; nevertheless, expansion tanks should always be considered when designing any closed system in any home or apartment complex, since they provide protection from thermal expansion or changes to water pressure, thus providing homeowners with low-cost insurance against such events.

8. Recirculation Pumps

Just the thought of instant hot water at every tap can convince many homeowners to immediately install a recirculation pump; consumers often view these luxury items as necessities when purchasing replacement water heaters. They should therefore be offered as an optional feature on every water heater replacement project.

9. Water Alarms

Water alarms range from low-cost audible alarms to alarms integrated into smart home strategies, making them essential components for storage water heater replacement projects. At minimum, include this as part of the standard offering if possible; at other times provide it as an optional upgrade option.

10. Automatic Shut Off Valves

Many manufacturers provide automatic shut-off valves paired with water alarms to limit any damage from a leak, whether limited to just your water heater or shutting off water to all rooms of your house. They should be considered when replacing an old water heater that leaks or in an area where any potential leak could lead to costly flooding damage

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