‘Instant geyser or a storage geyser’ is a very frequent question while planning to purchase a geyser. It’s important to understand the key differences between them.
Instant geysers are tankless geysers of compact size, whereas storage geysers contain a storage tank that can withstand the temperature of water for a few hours. Let’s check some key differences between instant and storage geysers.
| Instant Geyser | Storage Geyser | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Usage | Washing utensils, vegetables, fruits | Hot water bathing, floor cleaning. |
| Storage tank | No | Yes |
| Types | Gas instant geyser, Electric instant geyser | Horizontal mounted geyser, Vertically mounted geyser, Gas geyser. |
| Heating time | Immediate | Takes minimum 5 minutes |
| Power consumption | High, Geyser needs to be turned on when you need hot water | Less, If hot water is in the tank, Not needed to switch On geyser again. |
| Capacity | 3. 6. 10 liters of water delivery capacity based on heating tank. | It's available between 10 to 25 liters. |
| Size | Compact | Higher compared to instant geyser |
| Wattage | 3000 to 6000 watts | 2000 to 5000 watts depending on capacity |
| Water Delivery | It can deliver a maximum of 6 liters and takes some time to get heat. | Continuous delivery of water |
| Maintenance | Less | Less, but higher than Instant geyser |
| Life span | 7-10 years | 5-9 years |
| Pricing | Low | High |
On the safety front, both instant and storage geysers possess utmost safety. Though geysers are manufactured with safety levels, it’s advised to take all precautions during maintenance.
