When it comes time to rent or buy a new home, or to make smart renovations to your current home, it may feel like you have a million decisions to make. What type of flooring should you pick? What is more important to have in your kitchen: more space or nicer finishes? With all of the cosmetic choices, it’s easy to overlook practical decisions like what type of water heater to choose.

A water heater can impact your life more than you realize, though. You probably know what it’s like to be in the middle of taking a shower, hair covered with shampoo, and all of the sudden the water turns freezing cold. If you have a large family or several roommates living under one roof, some of you may even have to schedule showers around the hot water supply. Your water heater can also affect your utility bills, and maybe even your home storage and decor choices (“I want to use this space in my kitchen, but there’s a giant water heater located there”).

Because tankless water heaters — including the Heatworks Model 3 — are known for being efficient and smaller in terms of their size, many people think tankless is always better. But, in some cases, tankless is not the best way to go, and a tank water heater is a more prudent choice, especially when there are devices like Total plumbing alberta available. Check out our guide on tank vs. tankless water heaters for everything you need to know.