Instant Hot Water Systems

Do you need a compact hot water solution? Then an instant hot water system is for you!

Have you got a small home, are tight on space or only use hot water once or twice a day in low quantities? Then an instant hot water system is perfect for you. They offer a compact and energy-efficient hot water solution that takes up far less room than traditional storage hot water systems and only runs when you need them saving in standing costs. The Plumbing Professionals offer all your instant hot water needs, be it installation, repair, maintenance or replacement of an old system we have a solution for you. Our team works with electric and gas continuous flow hot water heater services. Contact our team through the form below and we will get your hot water running strong.

How do they work and why get an instant hot water heater?

An instant tankless water heater be it electric or gas works in a very similar way the only major difference is the fuel or the way it produces the necessary heat. Essentially an instant hot water system uses a series of tightly packed coils or heat exchangers that are heated by an electric element or gas burner. These coils maximise the surface area heated up by the element maximising the heat transfer allowing for the water to be rapidly heated up. This system means the water is only heated up as it is needed ie when a tap is used. This setup allows for a myriad of benefits over other water heating systems.

There are many benefits to an instantaneous hot water heater over a traditional storage hot water system or a solar hot water system. Some of these benefits are as follows:

• Energy Efficiency: as touched on above a gas or electric tankless hot water heater can instantly provide hot water this means the system only needs to be on when it is required. This greatly reduces the running costs over a storage hot water system that constantly runs to keep the water in the tank at the necessary temp. However, this does come with a caveat: an instant hot water systems can become rather costly when using large amounts of hot water such as when your whole family has a shower back to back. In these situations, a storage system would be more economical.
• Compact: as a continuous flow hot water system doesn't require a storage tank they are far more compact meaning they can fit under your sink or tucked away neatly on the external walls of your home.
• Continuous Supply: no one likes the feeling of hopping into the shower only to realise you are all out of hot water or the water just doesn't feel hot enough. There are several reasons for this but one of the most common reasons is heater lag. Heater lag is most common in storage hot water systems and occurs when all the preheated water is used this then means the water tank has to rapidly attempt to heat the new cold water coming into the water system leading to colder water at the tap.

These are just a few of the main benefits of an instant water heater if you are still unsure whether an instantaneous water heater is for you contact our team and we can collaborate with you to determine which system is best for you.

Gas Vs Electric Hot Water Systems

Are you struggling to decide what type of instant hot water system is best for you? Well, you are in luck as when it comes to instant hot water systems you only have two to choose from, electric or gas hot water heater. But what are the differences and benefits of each?

Instant Gas Hot Water System

Instantaneous gas hot water is made up of both LPG hot water system and natural gas hot water systems. The only real difference between these fuel types if natural gas can be available through your mains gas (dependent on whether your region has mains gas) and LPG is available through gas tanks (ie swap and go or a gas delivery company). A benefit of gas systems is they can be more energy efficient and gas leading to them being cheaper to run a downside is if your home doesn't already have gas plumbing the installation could be more costly as this will need to be installed. Gas is also another bill and thing you need to organise and can add extra stress in upkeep than an electric system. 

Instant Electric Hot Water System

A continuous electric hot water system offers plug and play alternative to a gas hot water system. Unlike a gas instantaneous hot water system, an electric continuous hot water system doesn't need to be vented, or require your home to have an alternative power source to electricity. This means they can be installed right next to the tap greatly reducing the waiting time for hot water to make its way through the pipe and opening a whole new world of placement options. As mentioned above however an electric instant hot water system is less energy efficient than a gas system but when you include the cost of getting gas to your property (delivery costs etc.) the difference becomes less noticeable. 

Instantaneous Water Heaters Installation

The Plumbing Professionals are your go-to team for all your instant hot water installation needs whether it's gas or electric we can do it for you. Our team will work closely with you to determine which unit is best for you and your property. As well as taking care of the installation of your instant hot water system we also offer ongoing maintenance and any repairs needed our team is your one-stop shop.

So don’t wait contact our team today and we will set your home or office up with a compact and reliable instant hot water heater.