Tankless Water Heaters- Gas Or Electric?
Posted on | November 25, 2009 | 7 Comments
i live and maintain apartments in SoCal. have to replace a water heater and want to go tankless. any help appreciated
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November 26th, 2009 @ 5:27 am
gas,faster , better heat, less problems,
November 26th, 2009 @ 11:45 am
Gas is much more efficient than electric tankless heaters, which require large amp breakers and wire to operate. You’d have to retrofit a lot of electrical work compared to the gas, which require some electrical work. On new houses in Texas, they cost about $2,000 installed (unit itself is about $1,200). The more units, however, the lower the price per unit should be.
November 26th, 2009 @ 3:54 pm
You might want to Google that. There’s some studies out there that show that tankless isn’t cheaper. The amount of gas used to maintain that heat and the tendency to stand under that nice hot shower runs about as much as a regular water heater. Then the exorbitant cost of a tankless heater makes it nearly impossible to realize any savings. Several independent plumbing companies have made in depth studies of the issues.
November 26th, 2009 @ 8:47 pm
BOTH WORK WELL.
WHO PAYS FOR THE UTILITIES?
IN TEXAS GAS IS CHEAPER.
CHECK WHAT IS THE AVERAGE COST EITHER WAY FROM THE SUPPLIER
BY THE WAY CARL R. WHAT ABOUT YOUR INCREASE OF FIRE HAZARD WITH KEROSENE VERSES GAS?
November 27th, 2009 @ 12:48 am
good for point of use, like one sink. the temp rise is what costs you. the higher the rise from input water temp the more costly. expect a constant 40-50 deg rise for a small one, which is barely enough for a shower.
larger draws need larger heaters.
November 27th, 2009 @ 2:22 am
Sounds like a good time to experiment with a gas tankless.
I went to a Kerosene one from an old gas regular 40 Gallon.
Yes, the initial cost is ridiculous, I hated it…But man, do I love that new one……..I tapped into an existing kero tank so that did away with one expense. With gas you shouldn’t have to pay for a tank and who would ever choose electricity?
In my case, I saved a lot of money and it should be paid for in about 5 years. (In savings)…..With gas and updated prices today, it might take you 7 years to break even but in the mean time, you’ve got it and it’s paying itself off in the meantime………I would not go back to the old way. If you can afford the initial outlay, go for it.
November 27th, 2009 @ 3:38 am
Gas is the least expensive way to go if it is for a whole house application.You would need to run another electrical service for an electric on which most take 180 amps of service.I own a gas tank less and I bought one that mounts outside.Works great!!!