please check the following link for information about Paloma's WaiWela tankless water heaters. I am considering purchasing the outdoor model. We are a family of three and are expecting to expand to four in near future. We have a dishwasher, kitchen sink, 2 bathroom sinks, and 2 full baths. I wouldn't expect more that 2 or three of those requiring hot water at any given time. We live in south west USA at 4000' and experience winters with 10 degree lows. Any and all feedback welcomed and appreciated
2006-09-14 11:34:26 · 6 answers · asked by ỉη ץ٥ڵ 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
http://www.palomawaterheaters.com/waiwela.html
2006-09-14 12:08:08 · update #1
I have used Paloma hot water heaters for years. They are very good they do have drawbacks. You may not be able run a hot bath and the dishwasher or washing machine on hot cycle at the same time. I don't know about the specs just what I have seen in personal use.
2006-09-14 11:43:35 · answer #1 · answered by sar11572 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had a Paloma for 25 years - obviously not the same model since mine is quite old. Never needs maintenance, rarely needs a cleaning. I will never understand why every home in America doesn't have one of these. Probably recaptured the initial cost in the first 2-3 years.
Don't know why you would put it outdoors. Mine's a big one in the cellar. (I live in Maine). If I had it to do over I'd install a couple small ones closer to where they are needed. It takes a bit of time for hot water to reach the kitchen. Of course, the same would be true if I had a tank down cellar instead!
E-mail me if you would like more details.
2006-09-14 18:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tankless heaters have been around for many years providing reliable service in the commercial & industrial sector. I would encourage you to consider putting 2 in tandem for heavy demands as the family grows. Laundymats are doing 3 and more in tandem when they replace their boilers to avoid SCAQMD emissions requirements. Also, even though there are outdoor installation models, I would encouraage you to install indoor models. Seems to me the water in the unit may freeze at 10 degrees when not in use. I admit I know nothing about outdoor units, but just a thought.
More info http://www.tanklesswaterheaters.ca/tanwatheat.html
2006-09-14 19:58:29 · answer #3 · answered by Papa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to spend the money thats up to you but there just isnt a tankless that performs in all circumstances unless of course you install more than one in series which will cost you even more. Wait it out a couple of years. I think they are on the verge with a better tankless that will actually keep up with modern demand.
2006-09-14 20:45:13 · answer #4 · answered by dak0tawayne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mama always said being a good water heater is a tank-less job.
2006-09-14 23:02:44 · answer #5 · answered by O'Shea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have checked into different tank-less water heaters and the answers we get is dont go that way. Our plumber said he would install it but dont call me every few months to fix it.
2006-09-14 18:44:41 · answer #6 · answered by trucker 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋