Benefit of gas vs. electric. Do they save money over normal water heaters?
2007-10-13 02:47:44 · 9 answers · asked by David T 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes they are more efficient but when I figure in the cost of installation and the fact that gas is the only type that is really practical I wonder about the actual payback with changing to one. The only way I would consider one would be for a new installation where I had no plumbing yet installed and even then I am skeptical about actual savings when you consider the actual loss that occurs in a tank type water heater that is well insulated as they are now coming from the factory.
Just an opinion
2007-10-13 03:47:58 · answer #1 · answered by latenttraveler 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you go gas, you will need an exhaust vent run. Many people are looking at the possible "cost saving" of tankless heaters. I agree that they can save money on energy but the initial cost is very high. If you are on a well, forget it. The tubing will get clogged with miineral deposits. While many Plumbers will install a tankless, not all of them do service on them. Make sure you have someone who will do repairs if necessary.
2007-10-13 04:34:49 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tankless is better, but it is expensive. Your looking at about 750 to 1000 dollars Just for the Heater. This does not include installation. The difference between gas or electric will depend on where you live and the cost of both. Now adays, I would say electric.
2007-10-13 06:39:15 · answer #3 · answered by meyerhomeimp 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
gas tankless manufacturers normally sell very intense gallons according to minute circulate and that's very deceptive whilst they're speaking of flows wherein the water temperature can basically be raised 50º F. in the journey that your incoming water temperature is 55º the resultant 105º isn't warm water and after piping temperature losses the water arriving on the fixture will normally lose 10º or greater. 95º F is merely luke heat water. before you purchase be sure your needed standards THEN study THE specs additionally, it particularly is unusual to describe yet tankless warmers draw so plenty greater instantaneous (sp?) skill in the journey that your electric expenditures incorporate a 'call for value' working this could be extremely costly! Have your contractor 'ruff in' an area for one. In 10 years it's going to be perfected and you will already have an area for it.
2016-11-08 04:34:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they save money.
an instantaneous water heater only heats the water when you turn on the faucet. A standard water heater with a tank has to keep a whole tank of water warm all the time, day and night.
2007-10-13 02:53:56 · answer #5 · answered by jaymegibow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes its good to use tankless heaters you can save up tp 30%on gas bill ,im looking to install one very soon
2007-10-13 04:17:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before you do anything, go to http://appliancequickfix.com/
and read their advice about water heaters
2007-10-13 09:27:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gas vs. electric depends on your location, but in most places natural gas, if available, is cheaper than electricity.
2007-10-13 03:11:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
its on demand,vs all the time heating water
2007-10-13 03:40:19 · answer #9 · answered by tom the plumber 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋