Interesting. That is different from what I have read. I have no first hand experience, though.I did a commercial for a plumbing company this week, and it so happens I asked the guy about those things.
He said they are a bad investment, because it takes three times the energy to flash heat the water...
I did a commercial for a plumbing company this week, and it so happens I asked the guy about those things.
He said they are a bad investment, because it takes three times the energy to flash heat the water...
as opposed to your water heater firing all day to keep the full 50+ gallons hot? And it does that all day, every day. Me thinks he just likes the ease in installing the old tanks.
We have a small electric one in our cabin that is perfect for 1 bath (shower and sink) and 1 kitchen sink. We only use it a few times a month. We did have to upgrade our electrical panel to handle it though so that's a consideration.
I have a gas whole-house one in my house and love it. The gas bills are lower than last year plus I got the external model and gained back some space to add another 1/2 bath. My house isn't big so any new space is welcome. It was a bit more expensive than the tank heater but I got a nice rebate for installing it so it worked out to around $100 more (less installation)
I'm considering a tankless water heater. I have a small house with one bathroom.
Anyone have good or bad experiences to share?
I have one and it's awesome. I have a 6,000 sq ft house and the heater is in the basement. So it takes a little time (2-3 mins) for the hot water to get to the upper floors in the morning, other than that it's fine. And if you have guests, everyone gets a hot shower without having to wait for the water to warm up. Also saves on energy $'s and is maintanence free. And takes up MUCH less room. I replaced two tanks with one tankless and would do it again in a heartbeat. Hope this helps.
he wasn't asking about a triple decker trailer.I have one and it's awesome. I have a 6,000 sq ft house and the heater is in the basement. So it takes a little time (2-3 mins) for the hot water to get to the upper floors in the morning, other than that it's fine. And if you have guests, everyone gets a hot shower without having to wait for the water to warm up. Also saves on energy $'s and is maintanence free. And takes up MUCH less room. I replaced two tanks with one tankless and would do it again in a heartbeat. Hope this helps.
As much as 50% greater efficiency than standard tank models.I can tell you that just about every home I visited on the Parade of Homes tour had tankless heaters. I also got to see the new GeoThermal heat pump systems. Cool stuff.
My guess is that if the tankless heaters are being installed in $1-2.5 million dollar homes with an excess of 5000 square footage, there must be distinct advantages (aside from space -- which was obviously not an issue).
did you just use my trailer joke back at me?In GA we have 3-story homes that aren't trailers. You need to get out more and see a world outside your trailer park, BigPapaSmurf.
as opposed to your water heater firing all day to keep the full 50+ gallons hot? And it does that all day, every day. Me thinks he just likes the ease in installing the old tanks.
We have a small electric one in our cabin that is perfect for 1 bath (shower and sink) and 1 kitchen sink. We only use it a few times a month. We did have to upgrade our electrical panel to handle it though so that's a consideration.
I have a gas whole-house one in my house and love it. The gas bills are lower than last year plus I got the external model and gained back some space to add another 1/2 bath. My house isn't big so any new space is welcome. It was a bit more expensive than the tank heater but I got a nice rebate for installing it so it worked out to around $100 more (less installation)