There is even a tax write off on this item.
2007-12-01 13:22:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
They are generally more energy efficient. Best for new construction though, if you use gas. Electric--definitely replace with a tankless. For gas, you must run a larger diameter flue pipe through the ceiling and roof, and the pipe adds about $100 to the cost, not counting installation if you hire it done. The tankless heater has a much more powerful and hot burner, so it needs the bigger flue to carry the fumes and excess heat.
2007-12-01 14:41:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go tankless if my water heater kicks the bucket.
continuous hot water would be a great thing. They are sized based upon the number of baths, that is, max flow. If you are a single couple living alone in a huge home, your needs are really more like that of a single bath home. But buy what is right for your home for resale etc.
The real savings come due to heat loss to your home for a tank type water heater. Those savings are really only there during the summer, when not heating your home. During cold weather, when your home is being heated anyway, the loss is absorbed in heating your interior space anyway.
John
2007-12-01 21:45:35 · answer #2 · answered by John 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be a write-off for these water heaters, they use so much energy. The cost is prohibitive to most people, they can't be repaired be just anyone and, try to find someone to repair one. If you go a little to small, forget the hot water, it won't keep up, and, it cost a fortune to repair.
Go for it.
2007-12-02 03:39:10 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check it out the saving might just pay for it and never running out of hot water
2007-12-01 21:26:55 · answer #4 · answered by hill bill y 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋