You know what, most of us are familiar with water heaters and how much room they take up in our home and how costly they can be right. Well, Linda is the plumbing maven with Ben Franklin Plumbing and is here to explain how a tankless water heater actually works and you need to find out if it’s right for you.

I have already learned so much from you Linda, this is really cool. Now we’ve heard of them before, but you said that they’ve come a long way and they are here to stay. Yes, it’s like going from dial up to high speed internet, once people turn to tankless they don’t go back. Its’ awesome. There are a lot of benefits. Lets talk about them.

First of all this is what the system looks like. This is the size so if you think of your big water heater, which is about the size of this whole display, exactly it’s usually taller than us. And the new law that’s coming into play this spring is going to make those water heaters a little bigger even. No more water, but bigger, for energy efficiency. ok. So it’s really a great time to start thinking about, if you have to change do you want to go to a bigger size water heater, or is time to change to a smaller one?

Ok, this particular size that we’re looking at right here. About what size home and how do you determine the size of a tankless water heater. Yea, so it’s really important to size it correctly, there’s a lot of myths out there that people think that they don’t work that great. Most of the time it’s because they got the wrong size water heater for their home.

EcoSmart ECO 27

EcoSmart ECO 27 Electric Tankless Water Heater

• Savings of up to 50% on water heating costs. Dimensions: 17H x 17W x 3.625D inches ; Pipes fittings: 3/4 inch NPT
• Digital temperature control in 1-degree increments allows control of hot water
• Copper and stainless components designed for efficiency, durability and easy replacement.
• Compact size saves valuable storage space, while the stylish and advanced design is pleasing to the eye and Copper and stainless components designed for efficiency, durability and easy replacement.
• Prior to purchase & installation, please verify that this model is the right size for your hot water needs and electrical requirements. Electrical requirements: 27 kW, 240 volts, (3) 40 required breakers, 112.5 maximum power (AMP), (3) 8 required wire.
• Required Breaker Quantity: Three 40 Amp Double Pole
• Recommended Electrical Panel: 200 Amps
• NEVER run out of hot water with an ECOSMART tankless water heater.
• Save up to 12 cubic feet of storage space.
• Digital temperature control in 1-degree increments gives users complete control of hot water

Don’t wait until your hot water goes out to replace your water heater. Whether you’re planning ahead or facing a problem with your current unit, this video walks you through how to buy a storage-tank water heater.

It is important to replace the existing water heater with one that is compatible with your home. Here are the primary considerations in selecting a water heater. It is very important to note whether your water heater is gas or electric.

Gas water heaters

First, let’s talk about gas. Natural gas is far more common than liquid propane. Natural gas is delivered to the home from underground piping. Propane is typically used in areas without natural gas and is stored as a liquid in a tank. The vast majority of gas water heaters use a vertical vent, or chimney. Some also attach to the vertical venting of your HVAC system. If your water heater has a horizontal vent through the wall, you will need a specialized power vent, or direct vent, model.
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Hello, everybody. I’m going to show you how I flush my Rinnai R53 tankless water heater. Need a few items here need a bucket and three gallons of Vinegar is what I use. Get the white distilled vinegar and I use a quarter horse utility pump. It does real well for me. I think you can use like an eighth horse pump. I prefer a little more power. Of course, you need a set of appliance hoses, washing machine hoses and get the one with a 90-degree end on it.

Okay, so I’ve shut off my water supply now. I need to drain the water out of the water heater. What I’ll do is turn off this valve here that will cut off the incoming and outgoing water from the water heater and I’ll take these caps off and open up these two valves. That will course drain the water out. And then allow the vinegar to pump through the water heater and back out into the bucket. Now before we get started we’re going to unplug the water heater. And of course turn the gas off right back here. And let’s get started. Okay, so now I connect my hoses. Take the hose coming from the pump, hook it to the cold side. Probably doesn’t matter which way you do this, but this is what I prefer. Okay, take your other hose, hook it to the hot side. Alright, those are pretty tight. Now, let’s put some vinegar in a bucket. Dump in all three gallons of vinegar. Now we’ll go ahead and set our pump inside the bucket of vinegar. Let it sit down on the bottom and put the other end of the other hose in the bucket as well.
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Best natural gas tankless water heaters – A Buyer’s Guide
The pattern is always predictably the same. Standing “au naturel” in the shower, you’re staying just out of reach of the cold water. A tremble runs down your spine as you wait for the hot water. That’s quite enough, thank you. Tired of an ailing hot water system, an oldster that’s fitted with a slowpoke of a tank, you’ve made your choice. You’ve decided to actively research tankless water heaters.

From the off, the benefits are plain to see. Tankless hot water arrives instantly at your faucets and shower heads. Furthermore, these appliances are also known as on-demand heating systems, which means your shower will work its therapeutic magic when the need arises, not at all times of the day and night. In plain English, these technologically advanced appliances save money, yet they have more to offer than your old tank type water heater.

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Quick Comparison Table

Item model	Size, Weight, Usage	Max flow	Warranty
Takagi T-KJr2-IN-NG Check the price	6.7" x 13.8" x 20.3", 38 lbs, Indoor	6.6 GPM	10 year heat exchanger and 5 year parts
Rinnai V65IN 6.6 GPM Check the price	13.9 x 8.8" x 23.6", 49.8 lbs, Indoor	6.5 GPM	No data
Rheem RTG-84XLN Check the price	14" x 10" x 26", 54 lbs, Outdoor	8.4 GPM	No data
Takagi T-KJr2-OS-NG Check the price	6.7" x 13.8" x 20.5", 38 lbs, Outdoor	6.6 GPM	Residential: 12 year heat exchanger, 5 year parts and 1 year labor
Takagi T-H3-DV-N Check the price	11.2" x 17.8" x 24.9", 59 lbs, Indoor	10 GPM	No data
Rinnai RUC98iN Check the price	10" x 18.5" x 26", 82 lbs, Indoor	9.8 GPM	12 year heat exchanger and 5 year parts
Rinnai RL75iN Check the price	14" x 9.3" x 23" 65.9 lbs, Indoor	7.5 GPM	12-Year Warranty on Heat Exchanger, 5 Year Parts
Noritz NR981-SV-NG Check the price	17" x 13" x 29", 54 lbs, Indoor-Outdoor	9.8 GPM	No data
Bosch Greentherm C1050ES NG Check the price	11.2" x 17.9" x 30.5" 86 lbs, Indoor	10.5 GPM	3 - 15 Years depending on application
Noritz EZTR40-NG Check the price	27.2" x 18.3" x 9.4" 86 lbs, Indoor	6.6 GPM	12 years heat exchanger, 5 years parts, 1 year labor

Indoor natural gas tankless water heater

Gas-fired, this is the smallest model in the Takagi range. The output rating promises a 150,000-BTU energy output and a 6.6-GPM max flow rate, which is enough to supply on-demand heated water to one, maybe two bathrooms or showers. Reliable by design, this model isn’t a suitable fit for larger homes.

The review opens with a budget-friendly low tariff tankless hot water heater. Purchase this model if you live in a small home or apartment, knowing it’s recommended as a built-to-last appliance. In point of fact, that last feature is supported by a 15-year warranty.
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