Tankless Hot Water Heater Reviews - Can Consumers Rely On Them Or Are They Primarily Promotional

Online, May 18, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Do many tankless hot water heater reviews mislead consumers? This is an important question to ask, because many homeowners rely on the guidance of reviewers to assist them in making educated choices. In the highly competitive marketplace, it has become evident that manufacturers are using promotional material that makes deceptive claims. Many reviewers then intentionally or unwittingly utilize this misleading material in their tankless hot water heater reviews. Whilst not totally false these claims conceal important facts that potential buyers really need to know.

Boulder, CO 05/18/11- The website www.bestwaterheaterreviews.com has recently been created to provide honest reviews of the best water heating technologies. "When looking to purchase new water heating appliances homeowners are faced with so many choices and confusing promotional hype. The aim of our website is to educate readers through informative articles that simplify technical jargon and clarify purchasing options. In this way we hope to assist our readers in finding the best product for their needs." says John Shalwick, a technical writer based out of Boulder.

When shopping for a tank water heater, most consumers look for a tank size that they know will provide them with sufficient hot water for their daily needs. However, when a homeowner decides to replace their tank model with a tankless water heater, choosing the right "size" model is a more difficult. Because tankless water heaters need to instantaneously heat the water flowing through them, their "size" is determined by the heating power of their burners or electrical elements. A more powerful heating system can handle a greater flow rate of cold water, whilst instantly raising its temperature to the desired hot water temperature.

In an area where the temperature of the winter groundwater is very low a tankless water heater will need to raise the temperature of the water by a greater amount than if it were located in an area where the winters are warmer. This is where tankless hot water heater reviews are misleading. They often only state the water heater's capacity for warm temperature climates and do not advise people who live in colder climates that the model that they are reviewing will not serve their needs. This is especially true for electric tankless water heater reviews. Many reviewers tell their readers that electric tankless water heater models are cheaper than gas models, but do not mention the fact that electric models have a much lower heating capacity than gas units, and that even the highest capacity electric models will not be able to handle the hot water demand of a medium to large house in cold climates.

Because tankless water heaters need more powerful heating systems than tank models, they also need a greater power supply. Tankless hot water heater reviews always emphasize the advantages of tankless models, but they frequently omit to inform homeowners about the expensive power supply upgrades required. When replacing a gas storage tank model with a tankless unit a homeowner will need to upgrade his ½ inch gas lines with ¾ inch lines and install a new venting system. This could cost thousands of dollars. Electrical upgrades required for electric tankless models are cheaper than gas upgrades, but they can also be fairly costly.

Tankless water heaters have many appealing advantages, but they are not the best choice for all homeowners. There are many other excellent water heating technologies on the market that are more efficient than tankless water heaters and do not have high installation costs. The water heater reviews on the website www.bestwaterheaterreviews.com provide an honest and thorough evaluation of the various types of water heaters. The aim of the tankless hot water heater reviews and the other reviews on this website is to educate consumers about their options and guide them towards making the best purchase for their needs.