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Question:

Should I actually consider buying a tankless water heater?

Answer:

This question is to be answered by individuals rather than manufacturers and retailers. To answer the question consider the following advantages and disadvantages:

Advantages

  • The flow of hot water is continuous and literary endless.
  • Energy saving is top priority in a world with limited resources. Reservoir style water heaters keep the contained water warm, which means they are heating water when you actually don't need it. You work, you sleep, you are eating out and conventional water heater keeps on working at your expense.
  • Bills are bound to shrink once tankless hot water heater is installed.
  • They are small and wall mounted. It enables you to save a lot of space. They don't look cumbersome; to the contrary they are advanced modern cutting edge devices.

There is only one drawback associated with tankless hot water heaters: their initial cost. They are expensive in comparison with conventional ones.

  • Aare tankless water heaters better than tank type - if at all?
  • They certainly are! All abovementioned advantages are here to support this fact. They are cost-effective, reliable and energy-efficient.

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Water Heater Power
 kW
Water Flow (Per Minute)
 Gallons
See Table "Typical Flow Rates"
Incoming Water Temperature
 °F
Output Water Temperature
 °F

Fixture Type Gallons (Liters) Per Minute
Lavatory
0.5 (1.9)
Bathtub
2-4 (7.6-15.2)
Shower
1.5-3 (5.7-11.4)
Kitchen Sink
1-1.5 (3.8-5.7)
Pantry Sink
1.5-2.5 (5.7-9.5)
Laundry Sink
2.5-3 (9.5-11.4)
Dishwasher
1-3 (3.8-11.4)

Activity Gallons (Liters) Using
Clothes washing
32 (121)
Showering
20 (76)
Bathing
20 (76)
Automatic dishwashing
12 (45)
Preparing food
5 (19)
Hand dishwashing
4 (15)
Source : ACEEE

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