14. What is a point-of-use water heater?

When a compact Tankless Water Heater or a mini-storage tank is installed at the point of use and eliminates a long pipe run, it is known as a Point of Use Water Heater. These are specially designed for a sink such as in a bathroom in the office or at a service station, for one particular application. It can also be used for distant sinks at homes that take time to receive hot water.

• 1. What is a tankless water heater?
• 2. How can a Tankless Water Heater heat water instantly?
• 3. What are the advantages of using a Tankless water heater?
• 4. How much money can I save?
• 5. Can it really provide an endless supply of hot water?
• 6. Are there other benefits of a tankless water heater?
• 7. Will I still get the hot shower I'm used to now?
• 8. Will one Tankless Water Heater service my entire house?
• 9. What if I have very hard water?
• 10. What limitations do Tankless Water Heaters have?
• 11. How do I properly size a Tankless Water Heater for my home?
• 12. Can I fill a hot tub with a Tankless Water Heater?
• 13. Is this a new technology?
• 14. What is a point-of-use water heater?
• 15. What are the advantages of a point-of-use water heater?
• 16. Can I use point-of-use water heaters for applications other than a sink?