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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Alphonso Sirtle.. | Posted under Home and Family
6 Tips On Purchasing A Tankless Hot Water Heater
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I have found there are a few things that all tankless hot water heaters have in common. Below, I have listed choice tips and suggestions to make sure you get the most out of your tankless hot water heater purchase. 1. How much water you need is going to dictate what size of tankless hot water heater you purchase. This is usually depicted as gallon per minute or GPM. You will need to decide what you need, and then purchase accordingly. A tankless hot water heater works on water pressure. If you have a small tankless hot water heater, you will have sufficient water pressure for faucets, but a shower would lack much water pressure. Running a shower and a dishwasher would completely immobilize a tankless hot water heater. A large tankless hot water heater will provide proper water pressure for taking a shower and running normal household faucets. Many people choose to purchase and run simultaneously, two tankless hot water heater of large size. 2. How many tankless hot water heaters you need will depend on what your household uses. Always calculate the size of the tankless hot water heater by peek performance. However, you should be aware that one tankless hot water heater is not always enough. You can use one as a supplement to your traditional water heater, or you can use a number of tankless hot water heaters for your entire household. Usually, a dishwasher always needs its own unit if the dishwasher does not have an internal heater. Dishes need to be sterilized and washed at 140 degrees F. Usually, your tankless hot water heater will have a setting of 120 degrees F. Other appliance such as your washer may need their own unit. However, many people will purchase 2 large tankless hot water heaters, and run them simultaneously. 3. Choosing how much you will be spending on your tankless hot water heater. There is a wide range of prices for your tankless hot water heaters. Sometimes, the manufacturer will consider GPM, sometimes they may choose a combination of all features. While GPM is important, you will not get a superb unit if you go solely for size. You need to consider what you need. These tankless hot water heaters cost anywhere from $250 USD and the sky is literally the limit, although they do usually top at around $1500 USD. You will also need to decide if you need more than one tankless hot water heater. Sometimes, you can buy two larger ones, or you can buy a large one and a small one. What you need will be decided by GPM at peek performance. 4. Choosing a warranty is essential when you purchase a tankless hot water heater. Never purchase a tankless hot water heater without looking at that warranty throughly. If you get a cheap warranty, you will regret your purchase from day one. You need to know the return policy. Every now and then, a tankless hot water heater will simply be a lemon. It is best to know how long you have to test drive that tankless hot water heater before you can no longer return it for another model or a refund. You can get warranties that will cover the tankless hot water heater for around 2 years. However, SETS models are all covered by a lifetime warranty. Choosing a good warranty will without fail, always payoff in the end. 5. Before you purchase any tankless hot water heater, check with consumer reviews and ratings. This can save you a lot of heart ache. Consumer Reports is a good example of a non-profit organization that takes a serious look at products and gives an honest review and product recommendation. You can find many review sites via the internet that will allow consumers to voice their opinions. I suggest you take a look at as many sites you can find. Get a feel for what people think about their tankless hot water heater. You will find the information is mixed. One thing I have noticed is that all tankless hot water heaters have cons. However, many people decide the pros outweigh the cons. You will have to make your own decision based on what you read. 6. Check prices before you purchase your tankless hot water heater. You will find that retailers will vary in the price. I suggest you find the price you feel most comfortable with. Sometimes, just finding the best price can save you up to 20% of the total cost. Getting the most out of your tankless hot water heater starts with research. You will feel comfortable with your purchase if you know what to expect - good and bad. A smart shopper is a happy shopper. About The Author: Alphonso has been working in the home remodeling industry for last 5 years. Take advantage of his experience and written material on heater ideas at his website at http://www.improve-home.com |
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