Gas or LP models save more then electric models, anytime you use electric for resistance heating, it costs a fortune. Figure out what size you will need, then price it out. Tankless do not heat the water to a set temp, i.e. 120 degrees F, it increases the water temp by a certain amount, i.e. increases by 60 degrees at 4.5 gpm, so if your income water is colder in the winter, your hot water will be colder. It is hard to know if you will save. If you have a teenage daughter, or a wife, that gets out when the hot water runs out, their shower time can really increase, using more hot water, and more water in general. Michael From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tom Hodges Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 3:42 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Tankless Water Heater
My water heater is about to quit on me after about fifteen years of service and I'm considering converting to a tankless water heater. I am considering going to tankless because I've heard there could be considerable savings in the long run. Does anyone on here have any experience with tankless water heaters or would anyone have a recommendation for a particular brand. On the other hand, would anyone recommend that I not go this route, and stick with the tank heater, due to a bad experience with the tankless type. Any help on this subject would be appreciated. Regards, Tom Hodges [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
