Most water heaters fail without warning, which means the choice usually happens under pressure. Here’s the short version so you can decide calmly.
Tank heaters
- Lower upfront cost and simple to replace
- Hot water runs out when the tank is empty
- Typically last 8 to 12 years
Tankless heaters
- Endless hot water, heated on demand
- Higher upfront cost, lower running cost
- Wall-mounted, frees up floor space
Our advice
If your household uses a lot of hot water at once, tankless is worth it. If you need a fast, affordable swap, a new tank does the job well. We’ll give you a fixed price for both.