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Great stuff, as always. The info on the pros & cons of tankless was great, as well as the advancements in the tank-based systems.
Good info about the tankless systems.
I’m told that in some areas code requires that a pan with a drain be installed under the new tank when replacing a water heater. Seems like a good idea if it will reduce the water damage when there is a leak.
Hot water heaters have sure gotten pricey. Have you guys seen the prices of tires? OMG Inflation is only running at 2% though they say.
Jim you seem like a good handyman, could you have done that job yourself?
Great video! Does Curt prefer Rheem for electric water heaters as well?
1500 – 2000? See homedepot.com for an assortment of Rheem tankless water heaters you can buy for 1200. I’m happy that you finally got around to pointing out the retrofit vs new price difference. His original 2300 price includes a number of improvements to the existing conditions . New construction wouldn’t have these additional costs (AND you can get a unit for 1200). I’d happily deal with this very minor maintenance for the added efficiency (btw. maintenance you’re supposed to do to all water heaters). I imagine that the 15 year pay-off is quite a bit shorter if the quoted price was better. And hey, if a tankless fails you don’t have a giant tank of water running all over your garage!
You should probably lay off the coffee, or cut it back to a cup or two?
Curt rules around our house as he did all the plumbing on our bath remodel at this home and our last home. Jim, water heater replacing is just a good old fun way to start your day with a $1k hole in your wallet!
If water is shut off for an extended period, you have the water in your tank for as long as it will last. If you go tankless, you do not. Has anyone ever thought of replumbing to use a tank, not to heat, but to hold water to then go into the tankless heater? It could be the best of choices is you are replacing a tank not because it is too old, but because you want the benefits of tankless.
Been there, done that. Thanks to Jim, Curt did a great replacement for us a few years ago.
Lady next door came over and asked me if I could shut off the water to her broken water heater. I did and soon her plumber showed up. She is having one of these installed today. http://www.eternalwaterheater.com/products.html
$3,500.00 installed. Not bad as a replacement for a duel tank system with significant cost reduction on her gas bill estimated to be a third. AND some government cheese.
Scary prices! South African made 30 gallon electric water heater $250, 3 connections, inlet with pressure regulator,outlet, over pressure safety valve outlet and drip tray with evacuation pipe. You can fit it yourself in 2 hours, less if its the same make and model as the one you are replacing.
Gas tankless heaters, $380, made in Germany(Junkers) built in pressure regulator, 3 pipes, inlet,outlet and gas, also about 2 hours to fit. Sounds like it is better to be an American plumber than a doctor or real estate agent 😀