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Which brand TANKLESS water heater?
Posted on 12/17/18 at 10:43 am
Posted on 12/17/18 at 10:43 am
My contractor is recommending 2 brands of tankless water heaters that are the same price. Which one should I get?
Rinnai RL94E . (9.4 GPM)
Takagi TTD2OSNG (10 GPM)
Rinnai RL94E . (9.4 GPM)
Takagi TTD2OSNG (10 GPM)
Posted on 12/17/18 at 10:46 am to Neauxla
You know what they say: If it’s not Rinnai you paid too high.
Posted on 12/17/18 at 10:46 am to Neauxla
It’s called a hot water heater
Posted on 12/17/18 at 10:55 am to Neauxla
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My contractor is recommending 2 brands of tankless water heaters that are the same price. Which one should I get?
Are you sure you can't just go with a tank system? Aside from being half the cost to install, you don't really have any maintenance to do on them.
Posted on 12/17/18 at 11:01 am to Neauxla
I just built a new house and put 2 Rinnai tankless heaters in it. I love them. I know you need to flush the system once a year to clear all particulates that have built up in the system. The only major difference between the tankless system and regular (in everyday use) that I have seen, is the time it takes to get hot water to the faucet. It takes a little bit longer than a regular system, about 30 seconds longer.
Posted on 12/17/18 at 11:03 am to Neauxla
Best money i ever spent. Endless hot for for a couple with 3 kids.
Posted on 12/17/18 at 11:04 am to Neauxla
I usually go with the plumber's recommendation b/c they are installing and would be repairing it. I've had noritz in my last couple of houses (on the plumber's rec) and had no issues.
Posted on 12/17/18 at 11:05 am to Areddishfish
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Are you sure you can't just go with a tank system? Aside from being half the cost to install, you don't really have any maintenance to do on them.
There are two maintenance items. The pressure relief valve should be checked periodically and replaced if it doesn't close when opened. Additionally, the anode rod should be checked periodically and replaced if consumed.
Failure to do either has the potential to cause catastrophic damage to your home, especially if some genius put the water heater in the attic.
Posted on 12/17/18 at 11:07 am to el Gaucho
Actually it’s called a water heater. A hot water heater heats up already hot water and makes it even hotter
To the OP, both are good products
To the OP, both are good products
Posted on 12/17/18 at 11:11 am to lrabor3
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The only major difference between the tankless system and regular (in everyday use) that I have seen, is the time it takes to get hot water to the faucet. It takes a little bit longer than a regular system, about 30 seconds longer.
System has nothing to do with time to get to fixtures. That depends on size (volume) of pipe and distance from heater to fixture
Difference on tankless is you have more BTU/kW without storage. Tankless will heat water only when in use while take type heats water in tank 24/7 due to heat loss in tank.
Posted on 12/17/18 at 11:13 am to Neauxla
Wife installed a Rinnai at what's now our "country house" when she first moved in around 2007. It's still rock solid 11 years later.
Posted on 12/17/18 at 11:31 am to Neauxla
whatever you get, it will be a tankless job
Posted on 12/17/18 at 11:31 am to lrabor3
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The only major difference between the tankless system and regular (in everyday use) that I have seen, is the time it takes to get hot water to the faucet. It takes a little bit longer than a regular system, about 30 seconds longer.
The difference won't be 30 seconds and shouldn't even be noticeable. As soon as the hot water line begins to flow enough, the tankless heater will kick in and do its thing. The time to get hot water to the fixture is dependent on the distance from the heater to the fixture and volume of course. Assuming volume is the same no matter what, the only explanation for an additional 30 second delay would be that some people mount tankless water heaters on an exterior wall. This is usually a poor idea in my opinion if it is serving a room across the house. I see builders do it all the time and I always scratch my head thinking about it. Sure it's a clean install but the attic mounted heater is almost always in a more central location and will supply hot water faster than something mounted on the exterior wall.
Posted on 12/17/18 at 11:45 am to el Gaucho
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It’s called a hot water heater
No it isn't.
It's called a water heater.
No need to heat it of it is already hot.
Posted on 12/17/18 at 11:46 am to VA LSU fan
We have Rinnai tankless, love it!
Posted on 12/17/18 at 11:53 am to Neauxla
gas right?
If electric, don't waste the money.
I like Noritz.
If electric, don't waste the money.
I like Noritz.
Posted on 12/17/18 at 12:00 pm to ashy larry
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The difference won't be 30 seconds and shouldn't even be noticeable
mine is installed in the attic and it is at least 30 seconds, maybe longer to get to the furthest faucet ( I will time it this evening to be sure) that being said it is worth it and I love it
Mine is gas and I would not even consider an electric one if that were the only option
drawbacks are
takes longer to get hot water
cost of installation
need to flush it once a year
do not have hot water if the electricity goes out
benefits:
endless hot water
Posted on 12/17/18 at 12:43 pm to Tigerpaw123
Need to go tankless Bc I am taking the space of my old tanked heater and adding it to my kitchen. Tankless will mount on side of house. It will be gas.
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