If you are planning on replacing your hot water heater, this is your chance to also make a change to the type of system you use. There is a type of water heater system that works differently than a water heater tank does. This water heater is called an on-demand water heater or a tankless water heater. It offers some benefits that differ from the ones a tank system offers, and these benefits may end up working out better for your household. Here are some things you should know about an on-demand water heater in order to see if you would be better off choosing this type next time.  

You can get rid of that bulky tank

One of the things that bothers many people about their water heater tank is that it's so large and takes up so much space. While the tanks are often hidden in their own closets, that is still space that the homeowner would be able to use for many other reasons if it weren't for the tank. For example, the water heaters are in closets that could otherwise be used to store things like vacuums, steam cleaners, and other household items. If you do decide to switch to an on-demand water heater, then you can start to use the water heater closet for whatever purposes you choose, because you won't need it for a large tank anymore. 

You can stop paying to heat water you don't need

When you have a large water heater tank, that water will remain heated at all times. This way, when you turn on the hot water, it will be ready to come right out of the faucets. While this is great for convenience purposes, it isn't so great when you consider that the water will be kept heated even when you won't be needing it for a long time. For example, the water will remain heated even while you are at work all day and even when you take family trips away from home. This is a waste of resources and money. If you switch over to an on-demand water heating system, you'll still get hot water out of the faucets right away, but when you're done with the hot water, it will stop being heated. 

Now, you may see why an on-demand water heating system would work better in your home. It can save money and free up space in your home. Contact a local HVAC service to learn more about water heater systems.