Tankless Water Heaters

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We installed a tankless water heater. Coincident with that, our water bill increased more than 300% - from an average of $200/quarter to over $700 for a similar period. I thought it was a billing error at first, but it has continued now through three billing cylcles. We have checked for leaks (none), had a new water meter installed. The plumber can’t intuitively figure out anything that would be wrong with the tank. But, the coincience is uncanny, and I think something is either wrong, or happened. Do I go back to the original installers - would they know? Or is this an undisclosed hidden cost of these products. Any ideas out there?

Kathy

turn all the water off in the house and check to see if your water meter is still clicking over, if it is then there’s water escaping somewhere, $700 doesn’t sound right at all.

It is always a good idea to find out all you can about a particular item so you can make an informed purchase. If you are considering upgrading to a tankless water heater system then make sure you take the time to read the reviews relating to the various brands and models before you purchase one. You want to be sure you are purchasing a quality product that will perform at that best possible level based on your household needs.

There are some great websites available that offer reviews on various water heaters. However, keep in mind that some of these are put other there for the public by the manufacturers and retailers of tankless water heaters. They have their own motivates for only posting positive information. Make sure you are looking at websites that serve only to provide information rather than designed to encourage sells of particular brands and models of tankless water heaters.

There are several websites out there dedicated to providing reviews on the best tankless water heaters. Look for those that provide information on the overall system instead of just particular parts of it. Your best option is to use websites that feature information on home improvements without any links to businesses that sell the information they are discussing. This is the best way to get unbiased information and reviews regarding tankless water heaters. For more info see http://www.etanklesshotwaterheater.com/waterheater/gas_tankless_water_heater.html

You want to use tankless water heaterreviews that come from actual use or testing of that particular model. It is very simple for anyone to write a product review on a tankless water heater based on other information found on the internet. Avoid using these types of articles as factual information. Only take those that are from professionals or home owners who have actually used a particular tankless hot water system into consideration. This information will help you make a very informed decision regarding your own purchase.

Amanda Fain
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/information-you-should-know-about-tankless-water-heaters-132201.html

When you first decide to replace your water heater, you will find that
you have multiple options to consider. The two main categories of water
heaters are tank and tankless. Each has its own benefits and
disadvantages, thus you will want to weigh these heavily to determine
what will work best for you.
What you need to know about a tank water heater system

A tank water heater system works by taking in water into an insulated
tank and heating it until the water is used. The tank can hold large
amounts of water and will allow users to utilize whatever is stored in
the tank. However, because the tank space is finite, the tank can run
out of the heated water. When you have a larger family or group of
people, this can happen quite easily.

If the tank water heater system is made out of plastic, stainless
steel, or copper, it will not leak, but if made out of any other
materials, it can cause leaks and lessen the overall efficiency of the
tank. The tank system will also naturally have mineral buildup in the
tank after storing water over the years, which also lessens the
efficiency as well as the amount of water that can be stored.

A typical tank water heater will last anywhere from two to nine years
until it needs to be replaced. It can also take up a large amount of
space in your home and need to be secured in some fashion in the event
of earthquakes and other natural disasters. Some studies have also
shown that the warm water that is held in the tank is more prone to
bacteria and other germ growth.

The tank water heater is quite bulky and can be hard to handle, but
must be elevated away from possible floods and kept far away from fumes
that may be dangerous.

A question of price?

Knowing this, the first question you may ask is why people still have
the tank system installed in their home. But the answer is complicated.
Some homeowners are not willing to spend a little extra money for a
tankless system that can end up paying for itself in a few short years.
The expense is worth it due to the benefits that the tankless system
can provide - not to mention the lower energy bills.

But many homes still have tank water heaters installed; so many
homeowners may never even give them another thought.

But a tankless system offers homeowners a way to heat their water without having the
think about every drop that they use. However, there are specific benefits to
having a tankless water heater that you will want to consider:

â?¢ Increased energy efficiency
â?¢ Longer life span
â?¢ Greater safety
â?¢ Ease of portability
â?¢ Healthy
â?¢ Guaranteed hot showers

A tankless water heater system
allows families and couples the ability to have hot water when they
need it - not when the tank is full enough.

Helaku Dyami
http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/tankless-vs-traditional-water-heaters-58435.html