| Do you have questions about tankless water | | | | your electrical panel, installation is pretty simple. With |
| heaters? Here are a few things that can help you | | | | a good plumbing and wiring book, basic tools and a |
| find the right heater for you. Choosing the right size | | | | free day is all you need to install your own. |
| unit is different from ordinary tank type. The best | | | | Big Advantages |
| tankless is rated by temperature rise and rate of | | | | Since tankless hot water heaters sit unused 80 |
| flow. | | | | percent of the time installing a tankless unit should be |
| The Right Capacity | | | | a big improvement over your aging unit. And the way |
| Instead think about how much water you use at one | | | | these units are constructed, with copper, brass and |
| time. This means flow, or gallons per minute | | | | stainless steel replaceable parts, the life cycle is well |
| determine the power needs of the unit you need. | | | | beyond a tank water heater. |
| This depends on how many hot water outlets could | | | | It's easy to appreciate the never-ending supply of |
| be running at the same time. The temperature of the | | | | hot water. Of course, over indulgence could cut back |
| water entering the house also determines it and that | | | | on energy savings. It does mean that a month's |
| temperature could be anything above freezing, | | | | worth of clothes can be washed in a single day |
| depending on where you live. | | | | without waiting for the hot water to recycle. |
| A typical tankless water heater delivers 2-½ - | | | | Tankless hot water heaters can be an economical |
| 5 gallons per minute, depending on ground | | | | solution for vacation homes and weekend retreats. |
| temperature. The colder the ground temperature, the | | | | Smaller units can be placed anywhere in the house as |
| less water flow available. | | | | dedicated on demand units or as a way to minimize |
| Gas or Electric | | | | heat loss through long pipe runs. |
| Gas units are usually bigger, more powerful and cost | | | | Use The Resources |
| more than electric. With installation they could 2-1/2 | | | | Most manufacturers and installers have maps, graphs, |
| to 3 times more than an electric or tank type heater. | | | | installation guides and other data to help make the |
| Most models must be installed by a certified | | | | right decision. Many home improvement stores have |
| technician because of special needs, like larger gas line | | | | someone on staff who can answer questions like |
| and approved air supply and vent. This is beyond | | | | minimum ground water temperature in your region. |
| most home owner's skills but at least one | | | | Water is becoming a growing issue. Whether you are |
| manufacturer permits DIY installations. | | | | using it to wash your hands and face (4 gal) or |
| Electric tankless water heaters have the advantage | | | | water your lawn (20 percent) there a need for |
| of costing about the same as a tank type. Once you | | | | awareness. A tankless hot water heater is one way |
| decide on the power rating you need and capacity of | | | | to make a difference. |