| Posted By |
Message |
MsSissy
xoxoxo
Member since 3/07 39159 total posts
Name:
|
Tankless water heaters
We're considering getting this and I was wondering if anyone had recent with them.
No one we know has this so I figured I would ask on here. Pros/Cons any feed back would be great.
Thanks!
|
Posted 2/20/09 1:36 PM  |
| |
|
Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource | Long Island Weddings |
lululu
LIF Adult
Member since 7/05 9511 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
We were considering getting one but two plumbers discouraged us from doing so saying that sometimes the water doesn't have enough time to heat up and you end up with a luke warm shower.
|
| Posted 2/21/09 8:44 AM |
| |
|
jmf423
:)
Member since 5/05 6372 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
My parents just got one. IMO, it is a big adjustment, but once you get used to it, it is fine.
Sometimes you have to wait a few minutes for the hot water, but once it come on it is fine. For the shower, you have to turn it all the way hot and let it run, then slowly add a little cold water.
My only real complaint with it -- the other day I was giving my DS a bath and the tub was full of warm water and I turned the water back on to rinse his hair and it came out ice cold at first - and took a minute to get warm.
They have no complaints.....are there any questions you want me to ask them?
|
| Posted 2/21/09 9:02 AM |
| |
|
MsSissy
xoxoxo
Member since 3/07 39159 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
Posted by lululu
We were considering getting one but two plumbers discouraged us from doing so saying that sometimes the water doesn't have enough time to heat up and you end up with a luke warm shower.
We're getting luke warm water now. Not always but about 50% of the time.
Posted by jmf423
They have no complaints.....are there any questions you want me to ask them?
No, not really. I guess I just wanted to hear real experiences with them and not just something I read off some website 
I've read complaints about having to wait a few mintues for the hot water. The down side to that is the wasted water that's filling our cesspool while we're waiting for it to get hot.
|
| Posted 2/21/09 9:08 AM |
| |
|
LemonHead
Sour Girl
Member since 3/08 5271 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
I've had one for 2 years now. I LOVE it. I've never had a problem with lukewarm water at all- but we got a really high end unit (made by Rheem). It's definitely worth it IMO, you can run all the water inside and outside and it will still stay steaming hot. We save a TON of money with it.
|
| Posted 2/21/09 1:48 PM |
| |
|
beautyq115
New Year!
Member since 5/05 13729 total posts
Name:
Me
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
We had one when we moved into the house and I hated it we got a regular hot water heater. I felt like we never had enough hot water.
Some people have them and love them
|
| Posted 2/21/09 3:36 PM |
| |
|
FranM
And so it goes....
Member since 9/05 2217 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
Posted by faithann
I've had one for 2 years now. I LOVE it. I've never had a problem with lukewarm water at all- but we got a really high end unit (made by Rheem). It's definitely worth it IMO, you can run all the water inside and outside and it will still stay steaming hot. We save a TON of money with it.
We don't have one but my BIL who is a mach. Engineer does and they are very happy with it. He said you have to be really careful with the brand you buy because the quality really varies so this is key. He also says they are saving a ton of money.
|
| Posted 2/21/09 4:20 PM |
| |
|
Kissy331
My two miracles!
Member since 5/06 17826 total posts
Name:
Kristen
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
I grew up with it & it was the worst. You had to wait in between showers bc the hot water was limited. Plus my mom was not able to do dishes as we showered
When we moved into our house, it was such a pleasure that both DH & I could shower at the same time in different showers & run the dishwasher & still have plenty of water.
Just from experience, i would not recommend tankless
|
| Posted 2/21/09 5:51 PM |
| |
|
CunningOne
***
Member since 5/05 26975 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
We've had one for a few years now! LOVE it! Ours is run on gas, with electric ignition. Endless supply of hot water! Never runs cold! I'm not sure how people with a tankless water heater can say you ran out of hot water ?? It heats your water on demand, so as long as the water is on (and on hot), you will get your water heated.
Ours is a 6 gpm one. We can both take showers at the same time and have no issues with water pressure. I'm a huge multi-tasker, and have put a load of laundry in, run the dishwasher and taken a shower at the same time and still had plenty of hot water.
There is one downside - and that is since the water is heated on demand (saving $$ since its not a tank that is constantly being heated), when you first get up in the morning and the water hasn't been run all night, it does take a minute or two to get the hot water flowing. The energy savings by letting the water run a minute or two is far greater than having a 40-gal tank being constantly heated.
An old post I made
Message edited 2/21/2009 6:11:55 PM.
|
| Posted 2/21/09 6:07 PM |
| |
|
CunningOne
***
Member since 5/05 26975 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
Posted by Kissy331
I grew up with it & it was the worst. You had to wait in between showers bc the hot water was limited. Plus my mom was not able to do dishes as we showered
When we moved into our house, it was such a pleasure that both DH & I could shower at the same time in different showers & run the dishwasher & still have plenty of water.
Just from experience, i would not recommend tankless
I'm just curious because it almost sounds as if you have them reversed! If hot water is "limited", it would seem you have a hot water tank, probably 30-50 gallons or so, and it eventually runs out, so you'd have to wait until the next batch of water heated in the water tank.
Sounds like you have a tankless in your house from your second paragraph description.
|
| Posted 2/21/09 6:09 PM |
| |
|
LemonHead
Sour Girl
Member since 3/08 5271 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
Posted by chmlengr
Posted by Kissy331
I grew up with it & it was the worst. You had to wait in between showers bc the hot water was limited. Plus my mom was not able to do dishes as we showered
When we moved into our house, it was such a pleasure that both DH & I could shower at the same time in different showers & run the dishwasher & still have plenty of water.
Just from experience, i would not recommend tankless
I'm just curious because it almost sounds as if you have them reversed! If hot water is "limited", it would seem you have a hot water tank, probably 30-50 gallons or so, and it eventually runs out, so you'd have to wait until the next batch of water heated in the water tank.
Sounds like you have a tankless in your house from your second paragraph description.
I was going to say the same thing. I think they're reversed too.
|
| Posted 2/21/09 7:12 PM |
| |
|
kristinel
Steinbeck
Member since 5/08 1224 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
Have it and hate it. Once we switch to gas (this summer) were getting a tank. The shower is either too hot or too cold, and if the heat is on forget about getting even a warm shower.
|
| Posted 2/21/09 7:43 PM |
| |
|
Acerone
I hate ants and ugly people.
Member since 3/07 6437 total posts
Name:
Chris
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
Let's have the make of your TWH.... Those that like or hate their units...
|
| Posted 2/21/09 10:53 PM |
| |
|
BabyBoy
is Skylar Elizabeth
Member since 5/05 4189 total posts
Name:
Tom
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
keep in mind, there are different sizes of heaters...so depending on how much water you need for x amount of items (sink, shower, dishwasher) this may or may not be the solution for you.
|
| Posted 2/21/09 11:43 PM |
| |
|
MsSissy
xoxoxo
Member since 3/07 39159 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
Posted by Acerone
Let's have the make of your TWH.... Those that like or hate their units...
I would also like to know this.
Thank you everyone for your replies.
|
| Posted 2/22/09 8:20 AM |
| |
|
LemonHead
Sour Girl
Member since 3/08 5271 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
Mine is the Rheem Pronto (and it's wonderful!)
|
| Posted 2/22/09 11:22 AM |
| |
|
Acerone
I hate ants and ugly people.
Member since 3/07 6437 total posts
Name:
Chris
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
Posted by faithann
Mine is the Rheem Pronto (and it's wonderful!)
Thanks... I hear that's one of the better TWH and also Rinnai, Takagi and Nortiz
|
| Posted 2/22/09 1:04 PM |
| |
|
jana
LIF Adult
Member since 3/06 1134 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
Posted by chmlengr
We've had one for a few years now! LOVE it! Ours is run on gas, with electric ignition. Endless supply of hot water! Never runs cold! I'm not sure how people with a tankless water heater can say you ran out of hot water ?? It heats your water on demand, so as long as the water is on (and on hot), you will get your water heated.
Ours is a 6 gpm one. We can both take showers at the same time and have no issues with water pressure. I'm a huge multi-tasker, and have put a load of laundry in, run the dishwasher and taken a shower at the same time and still had plenty of hot water.
There is one downside - and that is since the water is heated on demand (saving $$ since its not a tank that is constantly being heated), when you first get up in the morning and the water hasn't been run all night, it does take a minute or two to get the hot water flowing. The energy savings by letting the water run a minute or two is far greater than having a 40-gal tank being constantly heated.
An old post I made
I agree 100%.
One of the best investments we made & it was tax deductible!
I'm not sure of the model/make..I'll have to go to the basement to check it out.
|
| Posted 2/22/09 1:30 PM |
| |
|
LemonHead
Sour Girl
Member since 3/08 5271 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
Posted by Acerone
Posted by faithann
Mine is the Rheem Pronto (and it's wonderful!)
Thanks... I hear that's one of the better TWH and also Rinnai, Takagi and Nortiz
Your welcome.
Bausch makes a great one too but the Rheem warranty was 1 year longer.
|
| Posted 2/22/09 2:30 PM |
| |
|
CunningOne
***
Member since 5/05 26975 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
We have a Bosch AquaStar 2400E Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater
Model 2400E-NG.
No complaints at all. Very happy with it. We have 3 showers in the house and with guests, have used them all at the same time with no problem!
|
| Posted 2/22/09 11:45 PM |
| |
|
MsSissy
xoxoxo
Member since 3/07 39159 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
Posted by chmlengr
We have a Bosch AquaStar 2400E Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater
Model 2400E-NG.
No complaints at all. Very happy with it. We have 3 showers in the house and with guests, have used them all at the same time with no problem!
Thank you!
I will be notebooking this as a reference.
|
| Posted 2/22/09 11:50 PM |
| |
|
Kissy331
My two miracles!
Member since 5/06 17826 total posts
Name:
Kristen
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
Posted by chmlengr
Posted by Kissy331
I grew up with it & it was the worst. You had to wait in between showers bc the hot water was limited. Plus my mom was not able to do dishes as we showered
When we moved into our house, it was such a pleasure that both DH & I could shower at the same time in different showers & run the dishwasher & still have plenty of water.
Just from experience, i would not recommend tankless
I'm just curious because it almost sounds as if you have them reversed! If hot water is "limited", it would seem you have a hot water tank, probably 30-50 gallons or so, and it eventually runs out, so you'd have to wait until the next batch of water heated in the water tank.
Sounds like you have a tankless in your house from your second paragraph description.
I know for a fact that we had tankless when I lived home with my parents. When we changed our heating system over in our new house, my DH wanted to go Tankless & when we asked the installers, they agreed that it was not the best option. Having the separate hot water heater has worked out so much better for us & our needs. I guess it is like everything else, some like it & some don't.
|
| Posted 2/23/09 6:57 AM |
| |
|
GoldenRod
10 years on LIF!
Member since 11/06 26792 total posts
Name:
Shawn
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
We have a new hot water heater, so I'm not planning on replacing it yet, but in a few years, I want to look into a solar hot water tank with the TWH to supplement. The solar panels (not tied into the photovoltaic electric panels I already have) should be able to heat 90% or more of our hot water needs, and the TWH will just compensate if we don't have enough hot water from the solar panels.
|
| Posted 2/23/09 8:30 AM |
| |
|
Acerone
I hate ants and ugly people.
Member since 3/07 6437 total posts
Name:
Chris
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
You should get the one with the best flow "Gallons" per minutes. The higher the number the better because your not really going to get that number.....
|
| Posted 2/23/09 8:31 AM |
| |
|
smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
Member since 5/06 32461 total posts
Name:
me
|
Re: Tankless water heaters
Posted by Kissy331
Posted by chmlengr
Posted by Kissy331
I grew up with it & it was the worst. You had to wait in between showers bc the hot water was limited. Plus my mom was not able to do dishes as we showered
When we moved into our house, it was such a pleasure that both DH & I could shower at the same time in different showers & run the dishwasher & still have plenty of water.
Just from experience, i would not recommend tankless
I'm just curious because it almost sounds as if you have them reversed! If hot water is "limited", it would seem you have a hot water tank, probably 30-50 gallons or so, and it eventually runs out, so you'd have to wait until the next batch of water heated in the water tank.
Sounds like you have a tankless in your house from your second paragraph description.
I know for a fact that we had tankless when I lived home with my parents. When we changed our heating system over in our new house, my DH wanted to go Tankless & when we asked the installers, they agreed that it was not the best option. Having the separate hot water heater has worked out so much better for us & our needs. I guess it is like everything else, some like it & some don't.
How old is the unit at your parents' house? I am sure units made now are more efficient and work better.
|
| Posted 2/23/09 2:15 PM |
| |
|
