KillJoy Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 I am in need of an education on these. Does anyone here have the knowledge it takes to replace a standard water heater with a tankless? It looks like a Tankless is about $1k, but a shit-ton cheaper on gas usage. Lemme know..... KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Hit up yance next weekend. He put one in when he added on to his family's house. I used it for the sink and it worked well. Shouldn't be any different for the shower once it heats up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 I can't help with install info, but I can tell you that you will love it. Our house has one because the people before us put in a huge jacuzzi tub that drained the tank. Besides the very nice reduction in gas bills, it is nice to take a 20 minute scalding hot shower if you feel like it without worrying about running out. It was also nice when our 8 week old had breathing problems and the best thing for him was a steamy room. Shower ran for a long time and had ridiculous hot water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Simple install, just run cold water in, hot out. You have to vent it just like a gas water heater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 I saw a program that covered one of these awhile back. Been interested in them ever since. However, I obviously won't get one since I live in a rental. I've only heard good things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 I've been thinking about it as well. Definitely interested in hearing how much the install is. I was thinking about going the electric route: http://www.heater-store.com/bosch-powerstar-ae125-electric-tankless-water-heater_1615_prd1.htm But regardless, almost all of them have a $300 tax credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 i was actually looking at these too, since im about to move and i think the heater in there is getting to the end of its life...ive seen some at lowes for <$600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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