Most water heaters are tank water heaters. They use electricity or natural gas to heat water, then store it in an insulated tank. When you need water, it comes out of a pipe at the top of the storage tank. Tank water heaters use most of the heating energy of a home to maintain the temperature of the water in the tank. But they can often produce a lot more hot water at once, which is helpful for large households or those that use hot water in multiple ways simultaneously.

Tankless water heaters use heating coils to heat the water when you need it. Tankless water heaters, especially natural gas ones, are more energy efficient than tank water heaters. However, they can provide only a limited amount of hot water at once. If you have a large household or need to use hot water in multiple ways simultaneously, then a tank water heater might be better.

Whether you need help selecting and installing the best water heater for your home or repairing the one you have now, Freedom Plumbing and Drain can help. We have the experience and training to meet all of your water heating needs.