I am considering a Tankless Hot Water Heater, what should I know before I make my purchase?
Tankless Hot Water Heaters are definitely the “Hot” item these days. However, there are some factors to consider before finalizing your decision. While we believe there are many applications in which a Tankless heater is well suited there may be others in which they are not well suited. First, what is your hot water demand? Are you a family of five who are home and using hot water at the same time? If so, you may need multiple units. If you only have access to electric as a power source you may not have the required wiring available to install a Tankless Electric unit. You should consult an Electrician to see if your Electric panel will handle the additional breakers the unit may require as well as the wiring required. If you have access to Natural Gas or Propane then you also need to consider the venting required if the unit will be installed indoors. Depending on what unit you choose and where it is located the venting could be quite an expense if the venting the unit requires is sta