There is really not much on reviews on tankless water heaters including on epinions. Wanted to know your personal experience with them and if you have a well, how it worked out for you. I have an 1100 square foot home and I wanted one for the whole house. Recommendations would be great!
2007-03-07 00:58:54 · 6 answers · asked by paddocklke 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I'm not sure why you would need a 50 Amp breaker like the one person mentioned. Most of the tankless ones I've seen are heated with natural gas.
The biggest hinderence I think I've seen for tankless water heaters is that from what I understand they need to be mounted to an exterior wall so that they can vent better. They get a lot hotter than a normal gas water heater.
And if you think about it. With a tank water heater or a tankless one, on both you will have to run the cold water out of the lines. It's just with a tankless one you don't have to keep all that water in the tank hot all the time. That's where it saves the money. Another simple way you can save money is to wrap insulation around the hot water pipes, especially the first 25 feet or so to help keep the water in the hot pipes hot.
One of my friends used to sell tankless water heaters at Home Depot and they got nothing but rave reviews on them from people that bought them.
The "This Old House" website that the one person mentioned would also be a good thing to check out. That PBS program is very informative on house remodeling.
2007-03-07 02:24:53 · answer #1 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother and Parents both have one. I am in the process of getting one because of how happy they are. The can be a bit price but in comparison to a normal water heater and the $ you will be saving it is really worth it. Also they take up much less space. My Dad has his in the Garage Above a bunch of shelves.
My Parents home is 1500 sq ft and they have no problem with it heating the whole house including the dishwasher and the shower at the same time.
I would Highly recommend one for the safety of you and your family as well as the safety of your wallet!!!
1 more thing. My Dad is a Master Electrition and says it is easy to install. He did it in 1 afternoon.
2007-03-07 02:25:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although it would save on electricity, the cost to install it and run the new electric lines ( you need up to a 50 amp breaker ) would take you 10 years to recoup. Replace your exsisting heater, flush it yearly and change the anode rod every 5 tears, and it will last you up to 20 years.
Also, even though it says INSTANT HOT WATER...the water still needs to run the lines to get to your faucet, and the lines are full of COLD water...get it???
2007-03-07 01:09:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know that there is a water tank that's goes where ever a water tank may go. it takes gas and it has to vent out the side of the house, but it is a endless supply of hot water and at the end of the year you get $300 rebate for taxes also
2007-03-07 01:29:56 · answer #4 · answered by curious 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't have one, but i love the concept. you wouldn't keep the tea pot boiling all day, just in case you wanted a cup of tea.
This Old House on PBS is doing a series on a "green" remodeling project in Austin,TX. on last weeks episode, they featured the installation of a tank-less water heater. go to their web site and type "tank-less water heater" in the search box and you'll find several articles on this subject.
2007-03-07 01:14:32 · answer #5 · answered by sic-n-tired 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
straight from my plummber....
they are great as long as you understand that you can't do 2 things at once, like warsh ( Texas ) clothes, & shower, it is not able to put that much heat into the water with such a large demand!
2007-03-07 02:28:27 · answer #6 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋