We are building a house and considering a tankless water heater. We have heard both good and bad about them. Any thoughts on the matter?
2007-04-12 05:55:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I went to a builders show for work and talked to a lot of people about them. I have not heard anything bad about them. I would definitely get one if I had the money.
2007-04-12 05:58:48 · answer #1 · answered by bb77blueeyes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the fee is he enormous distinction between a tank and tankless water heater. Tankless are approximately 3X -4X as much as a tank water heater. you ought to maintain some money because of the fact it is no longer heating the water each and every of the time. yet what might the annual saving be between a tank and tankless water heater. If it is in ordinary terms $20-$50 a year, then it would take only approximately 10 years to recoup the money for the tankless water heater, even at $one hundred a year, it would take 5-6 years to recoupe the money. So i might circulate with a tank water heater, till you will detect a tankless one that is very priced and close to to a ordinary water heater, then choose for it.
2016-12-20 12:41:43 · answer #2 · answered by flintroy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Initial cost is higher than a standard water heater. If you have hard or high mineral content in your water, it will give you problems. If you install one, make sure you have access to a Plumber that services them. Not all Plumbers will work on them. Make sure the one you choose will supply the amount of hot water you need.
2007-04-12 06:11:18 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋