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we have a tankless water heater and I think it is great. Just make sure you buy one that is large enough for you're families needs. Will save alot on ones energy bills. |
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| Posted by
anonymous
on August 19, 2009 5:29 PM |
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We have a tankless water heater and man does it works great. Enough hot water to run two showers together and wash dishes. Only heats the water whenever you use it. If you are away on vaction, don't have to worry about heating water that you aren't using. Saves Energy!!!! |
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| Posted by
anonymous
on August 20, 2009 5:56 AM |
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Helps to really think about how you use hot water. Do you often run the dishwasher, washing machine and shower at the same time? Does your family all shower in the morning? Do you have multiple baths? this will help you figure out which size is best for you. |
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| Posted by
anonymous
on August 20, 2009 10:34 AM |
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We got a tankless gas water heater because I wanted to absorb a storage room in the garage into a new walk-in pantry, so I needed a water heater that didn't take up a lot of space. It only uses about 8" of depth from the wall to the front, but there are also tankless w/h that can be outside.
I really have liked ours, but one thing to consider is how long you plan on being in your home. It takes about 5-6 years in utility savings to pay for the heater and installation. |
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| Posted by
anonymous
on August 20, 2009 5:33 PM |
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We converted to a tankless after our heat pump water heater quit. The only problem I have is the shower, you have to turn to all the way hot if you even turn to all little cold you get all cold. This may not be the heater but our shower valve. It has taught me to take really quick showers. |
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| Posted by
ava on August 20, 2009 5:46 PM |
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We put in a tankless water heater in when we built our house 6 years ago, I had seen it on a show on HGTV. I am so glad we did, because it has saved us so much money. The unit runs on natural gas, and our bill is around $30 a month.
The unit itself cost a little more than a regular hot water heater, but the vent has to be larger because of the heat generated in heating the water instantly. We were told that the unit would handle 2 major draws at one time, which means 2 showers/baths or 1 washing machine and 1 dish washer. We have never had a problem with running short on hot water.
There is just the two of us living in the house, but we have had 10 and more house guests. We have had no trouble what so ever with anyone no having hot water. The unit works really well if everyone has to get ready to go somewhere, as the hot water does not run out. They can get in one after the other and not have to wait for the water to heat back up.
Also we put in a 120 gallon tub in the master bedroom, and the largest standard hot water heater available was 80 gallons. That would not fill the tub up, but with the tankless it fills it no problem. |
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| Posted by
anonymous
on August 21, 2009 12:35 PM |
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We bought one at Menards for $ 148. for our cottage. Since we aren't there all week - it was a waste of energy & dollars to have a standard heater.
My husband had to do some 'tweaking' of our well pump, with the on/off pressures. Tankless heaters have a 'pressure flow switch' - and if your water pressure is not high enough, or your pipes corroded etc., it will do what Ava complained of in the post above. We had the same problem of the hot water kicking off with the addition of too much cold water. Had some rather 'unpleasant' showers until DH figured it out ! lol
We did have to get a new shower head/faucets etc., since it was old and had lime deposits inside it.
But overall, we love it ! |
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| Posted by
Carol on August 21, 2009 6:39 PM |
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Does anyone have any comments that live and use one of these in a cold climate? I have heard that the well water in our colder climate make this a not-so-great option as it is so cold that the tankless heater cannot heat it well enough. Anyone have any experience with this? |
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| Posted by
anonymous
on September 01, 2009 10:42 PM |
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