2007-05-18 09:57:20 · 9 answers · asked by Mz. Massachusetts 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
This is a good question. Today's technology has improved.
Tankless is the way to go. No storage of hot water when not used. It will cost a little more to purchase and install but the benefits out weight the negatives.
2007-05-18 10:13:00 · answer #1 · answered by DT 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A tankless water heater can be more efficient than the old standard heated tank type, because, as the previous folks have mentioned, it doesn't heat water till you need it. However, as they have alluded to, it's very expensive initially, to purchase the unit and have it installed. If you already have the old style, then there will be considerable replumbing to be done to get the new type hooked up properly to the water lines, as well as to the gas supply, should you decide on a gas model. That expense is usually enough to put most people off. I install and repair water heaters for a living and can install most standard units for 40 or 50 gal. for approx. $140-170 plus the cost of the heater. The newer tankless heaters can run upwards of $750 - $1200, plus installation. Frequently it will depend on how long a family plans on staying in a particular home as to whether they can figure on re-couping the extra expense from the yearly savings on energy costs.
2007-05-18 12:38:39 · answer #2 · answered by Corky R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for point of use they "kinda" work, in that they do not generate a lot of hot water for very long. tankless is ok for a small bathroom sink IF you can't get hot water to it, or you have no room for a 6 gal hot water tank in the bathroom.they are expensive to buy & install. the only payback is you are not heating water until you use it.
2007-05-18 13:14:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the way to go, if you can afford one. If your building right now and can put it in the cost of the building fine. The one I checked in would run over three grand with installation. I'm 70 years old. By the time it would be paid for ?
A $265.00 unit is fine for me. Many years ago this would have been great. My sister has one, she's a milti-millionaire. Saves money down the line also on the water heating.
2007-05-18 23:40:43 · answer #4 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i've got put in over a hundred of them interior the final 2 years and characteristic great success with them. This assumes it is gasoline. the electrical powered ones suck! additionally sounds such as you're water heater is previous as a results of fact the load you talked approximately isnt loads of something. sounds such as you have a difficulty with the heater or your piping isn't insulated. yet another threat could desire to be (despite if it is electrical powered) that it is a 2 ingredient form and between the climate is ineffective. i would not advise an electric powered tankless. they at the instant are not well worth it. no longer sufficient flow value. gasoline particular! i've got used the Rinnai and the Takagi.
2016-11-24 22:31:21 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one it has reduced may gas bill approx. 20.00 a month thats 240 a year and it heat water on demand with 4 kids this is the best way to go. if you can afford it the cost is high but well worth in the long run.
2007-05-18 11:03:31 · answer #6 · answered by John T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if youre talking about a pressurised system, then yes. as long as you have the pressure and flow rate. pressure is the force the water comes out at and the flow rate is the amount of water that comes out. its a lot more to install a pressurised system, but it is a lot better. and a lot more complicated to install.
2007-05-18 10:37:40 · answer #7 · answered by JIM M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if on vacation often there is no sense heating that hot water in a tank
2007-05-18 10:07:59 · answer #8 · answered by vincent s 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
costs less energy, more $ to install
2007-05-18 10:05:07 · answer #9 · answered by pharmziggy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋