Two showers, one unused shower, three bathroom sinks, one kitchen sink, and the laundry tub. That is all sir.
-Mike
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Tankless water heaters
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Two showers, one unused shower, three bathroom sinks, one kitchen sink, and the laundry tub. That is all sir.
-Mike
I applaud your move towards new, more efficient technology. This is all they have thru out in the hotels. I'm very used to using them, and think they are fantastic! I'm betting you can install it and make it well and safely.. congrats!!
Keep in mind that performing the installation yourself will probably void any sort of warranty, if that sort of thing matters to you.
I had thought about putting one of these in my new home, but my geo thermal heater produces free hot water so I have two take water heaters. one is a storage tank and the other is on and keeps it hot.
Let us know how it works out.
and save the money and do it yourself....sounds like you are competent.
Let us know how it works out.
and save the money and do it yourself....sounds like you are competent.
My only concern with self-installation.
The gas lines leading to the unit. You gotta remember, if you have leaks in your gas lines, BOOM. If there's any doubt in your mind about your handyman abilities to run the gas lines to the burner, then hire a professional to do the installation. Yes, it's quite easy these days to get the flexible gas lines, but your fittings MUST be clean, tight, and 100% sealed.
Though, if you know anyone personally who's done these kinds of jobs, ask em for some help, and offer a case of beer. NO HANDYMAN will EVER pass up a job when free beer is involved as a reward.
The gas lines leading to the unit. You gotta remember, if you have leaks in your gas lines, BOOM. If there's any doubt in your mind about your handyman abilities to run the gas lines to the burner, then hire a professional to do the installation. Yes, it's quite easy these days to get the flexible gas lines, but your fittings MUST be clean, tight, and 100% sealed.
Though, if you know anyone personally who's done these kinds of jobs, ask em for some help, and offer a case of beer. NO HANDYMAN will EVER pass up a job when free beer is involved as a reward.
Good point on the gas line. My DIY recommendation was based on an ELECTRIC water heater. I've never played with the gas ones.
Well.... the gas ceramic-honeycomb burners are much more efficient in heating the water. But yeah, I guess doing the electric heaters would be really convenient if you're doing one heater under every sink.
But just doing a single-source heater for the whole house, go gas. You'll already have a gas line available from replacing the tank heater. Keep the efficiency. It's faaaaar more expensive to heat water with electricity.
But just doing a single-source heater for the whole house, go gas. You'll already have a gas line available from replacing the tank heater. Keep the efficiency. It's faaaaar more expensive to heat water with electricity.
Many homes, like mine, don't have gas. We're stuck with electric unless we install our own tank. It really sucks cooking on an electric burner.
I'm good there. I ran the orginal gas line to the current tank heater. It used to be electric. I also ran the gas line to our oven, and for our fireplace. I used to install gas and electric heaters for hot tubs back in the day. I was never certified by any national standards, but I did enough to be comfortable doing the work.
Good points you bring up though about being careful. You can totally miss a gas leak until something explodes.
-Mike
True, and it does matter. I'm still trying to figure this part out. None of the makers of these heaters will give me a straight answer, but all the salesmen will.
-Mike
i second the idea on the gas part-I woked at a gas utility and seen about everything.Take no shortcuts on gas lines,if you are at all unsure,hire someone.Wouldn't be that expensive since you already have a gas line for existing water heater.Also the venting,you may or may not be able to use the existing venting,and if you can't,you may need to resize the venting on the furnace as there will be less volume and may get condensation/rusting on existing vent.I agree with getting a pro for a case of beer or a swap if you will-what skills you have he may find very handy for him.I am all for trading labor.I have a cousin who I do all the repairs on his heating,a/c,appliances,etc, and he does any carpentry I need done.Great system,we dont have to shell out $$
