Facility managers do more than simply schedule maintenance checks and decide when to invest in new appliances. Their decisions have a lasting impact, including how potential tenants perceive the building's design and its operating efficiency. That's' why it's so important for facility managers to stay abreast of innovative technologies that have the potential to minimize waste and reduce monthly utility costs. Additionally, choosing greener solutions to common facility maintenance issues allows a company to better position itself as a leader in sustainable building, attract tenants interested in enjoying a healthier work environment or even help the facility qualify for LEED certification.

One type of appliance that offers multi-faceted perks for facility managers is electric tankless water heaters. These installations deliver benefits beyond cost savings and can help to enhance space efficiency on-site. Exploring the full potential of deploying tankless water heaters reveals why the investment is such a smart choice for facility managers across multiple vectors.

Greener edges attract new types of tenants
Crain's New York Business emphasized that commercial tenants are paying closer attention to the various amenities available within a facility before signing a lease. That's why many organizations, including the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, have emphasized the importance of highlighting green and sustainable building elements that boost efficiency when selling property to potential customers. Interest in the cost-savings associated with green building, along with the potential to improve employee health and productivity, have piqued the interest of tenants like never before.

Installing a tankless water heater is an example of one of the green upgrades that attracts and keeps a tenant's attention. These compact appliances are capable of delivering steady flow of hot water to points of use in commercial buildings while simultaneously negating the heat and water loss associated with traditional water heaters. Building managers may find that the presence of green technology alone may inspire a tenant to make a decision, so tankless water heaters begin to benefit a facility as soon as the amenities are installed.

Extended lifespan minimizes repair and replacements
Standard water heaters are designed to run less than ten years, and in many cases begin to decline in efficiency as quickly as seven years following the initial installation. This short service life puts facility managers in a tight position with regard to water heater repairs more often than not. When repairs and maintenance issues begin to crop up a few years into the model's service life, managers must contend with the choice of trying to save an inefficient model for three to four years or investing for the future with a new appliance.

This tough conversation can be circumvented completely by choosing a tankless water heater to address the facility's plumbing needs. That's because high-performance models are built to last for twenty years before the conversation turns toward replacement. Removing the water reservoir from the water heating process exposes the tankless heater to considerably less corrosion than traditional models, and users benefit from the adjustment.

Tankless design contributes toward improved building efficiency
Tankless water heaters can help to make a building more sustainable in multiple ways. First and foremost, tankless models heat water on-demand, negating the waste of heat and water that occurs while users wait for hot water to travel to the faucet from the heater. Tankless models also help to improve building efficiency by being just a fraction of the size of standard heaters. Clearing up floor space and creating wider, more open working environments is another way that tankless water heaters help contribute to a greener workplace. As a result, facility managers can treat going tankless as a safe bet for their next building upgrade.