I currently have a traditional water heater. I have heard the pros and cons about a tankless water heater from the gas company and wasn't sure if it was the right move for me, so I decided to interview my neighbor Chris Boudreaux to find out more about his experience.
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| Traditional Water Heater |
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| Tankless Water Heater |
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| Side view of Tankless Water Heater |
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More Information
Consumer Reports Article on Tankless Water Heaters
Energy.Gov article on Tankless Water Heaters
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For me, it boils down to money and timing. When our water heater broke a few years ago, it flooded the garage and was replaced for under $1000. Chris's switch to tankless water heater cost his family around $2500 and included a federal incentive and rebate from the gas company. The life expectancy of a traditional water heater is 8-10 years and ours lasted 12 years. Should the situation occur again, I will definitely consider a tankless water heater. The tankless water heater saves gas, last longer and for us, would waste less water while waiting for the water to heat up. Currently we wait over a minute for our shower to get hot as it must travel from the tank in our garage to upstairs to our bathroom.
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