Tankless Water Heater
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A Tankless Water heater produces hot water as hot water is requested. Traditional water heaters have large tanks to store and heat water, so they continually have to keep the water heated.
A Tankless Water heater uses electricity or gas to quickly heat water that is needed. Different units are capable of product hot water at different rates. Gas units generally perform better. Large units or multiple units are required if you need to have say a kitchen sink, shower, and other things operating at the same time. Savings up to 30% can be realized.
everun even makes a stylish tankless water heater that you need not hide. They cost from $200 to $1200.
Some key items to look for are electrical or gas needs of the unit, and venting requirements. Many gas units require a certain size of gas inlet and exhaust vent size. I found these requirement prohibitive in my installation attempt. Electric tankless do not require expensive vent piping.
Climate is also a factor. Those living in very cold areas with water barely above freezing in the winter should think twice before going tankless.
Federal tax credits for energy efficiency are available to help reduce the cost. Many local gas utilities also have rebates.
Be sure to also consider Hybrid Water Heaters or an Energy Efficient water heater.
Reduce Water Heater Energy Use with your present water heater.
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Note that tankless water heaters may be a good alternative for businesses as well as homes. Pubs, Restaurants, Hotels, Motels, and more, all use TWH’s for the very large cost savings, being able to expense or depreciate the up-front costs. So if you have an in-home business, or you just want to make points with your boss by cutting expenses, keep that in mind.
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