We currently have a coil that heats our water…and we take short showers and the kids get half a bath. We were considering adding a tankless hot water heater such as "instant hot" to our gas or a water tank like "super stor ultra" to our oil burner. I’m wondering if a product like instant [...]
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What are the advantages and drawbacks to a tankless hot water heater over a typical hot water storage tank?
August 7th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Water Heater Tank
Tags: Hot Water Heater · oil burner · showers · tankless hot water · tankless hot water heater · water tank
Hot water heater element replacement help…?
July 30th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Water Heater Replacement
I have a 60 Gallon Giant electric hot water heater. The bottom element has burnt out. I tried to replace it this past weekend, but ran into a snag when I tried to remove the old element. Basically, the element looks to be held into place by 4 large bolts (which are easily removable), but [...]
Tags: 3 years · bolts · electric hot water heater · element · elements · fear · Hot Water Heater · hot wire · plastic rectangular piece · receipt · reef · snag · steel plate · tank · thanks in advance · warranty · wire connectors
What would be a good natural gas hot water heater?
July 15th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Natural Gas Water Heater
I am looking to replace my existing hot water heater and I don’t want to go tankless. Other Articles and Posts Propane Space Heater | Propane Water Heater More Cost Effective To Operate Who hooks up the electric on the electric hot water heater, plumber or electrician? | Home & Garden Do It Yourself Water [...]
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How water heater question?
July 15th, 2010 · 4 Comments · On Demand Water Heater
A family is trying to determine what hot water heater to install in their house. They have narrowed it down to a tank style that holds 50 gallons of water constantly heated, and an instant hot water heater that heats water on demand. Which is more efficient and why? Other Articles and Posts Missouri Water [...]
Tags: Hot Water Heater · instant hot water · Instant Hot Water Heater · tank style
Can I add a point of use hot water heater inline with a tank hot water heater?
June 30th, 2010 · 5 Comments · Water Heater Tank
Basically, my kitchen is the furthest sink away from my water heater. It takes forever for the water to get warm, and then another couple of moments to get really hot. I’m concerned that I’m not getting hot water to the dishwasher, unless I run the hot water at the sink first, but then for [...]
Tags: dishwasher · gallon tank · Hot Water Heater · instant hot water · Instant Hot Water Heater · rinse cycle · tank heater
if i turn off my electric water heater in florida for 3-4 months will it evaporate,break it etc.?
June 29th, 2010 · 7 Comments · Electric Water Heaters
my mom is leaving her condo in FL for 3-4 months. should she shut off her electric hot water heater at the breaker or leave it on and running. there’s no vacation switch. not sure what to do. her condo was destroyed by a leak which flodded then molded. Just gutted put back together. very [...]
Tags: 4 months · electric hot water heater · Hot Water Heater · mom
I will be needing a new how water heater soon. This one is "knocking" louder and louder.?
June 29th, 2010 · 2 Comments · On Demand Water Heater
I tried flushing the water out and it leaked all over because the plastic outlet didn’t fit my hose. Plus the knocking didn’t get any better. I would like either an energy efficient, dependable 40 gallon natural gas replacement hot water heater or an on demand hot water heater. Also I need an expert installer, [...]
Tags: guidance · Hot Water Heater · natural gas
Replacement cost of Air conditioner, hot water heater, standard shingle roof?
June 25th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Water Heater Replacement
I live in a 3 bedroom split level home (about 1600 sq. ft.) in Northern Virginia and I’m interested in getting rough estimates on the following replacements. Price would include the average cost of unit, labor and removing the old unit. I’d like estimates on the following: air conditioner, standard shingle roof and hot water [...]
Tags: air conditioner · Hot Water Heater · northern virginia · replacements · rough estimates · shingle roof · split level · sq ft
Any downsides to "on demand" water heaters?
June 23rd, 2010 · 3 Comments · On Demand Water Heater
We have a jacuzzi that seems to empty our hot water heater before it’s full enough. I’m thinking about the "on demand" type of water heater since it’s at a cabin that we only use a few days a week. I think that would save energy but I’m afraid the water might take forever to [...]
Tags: few days · Hot Water Heater · jacuzzi · quot · type of water
Can you build a smoker from a hot water heater tank?
June 18th, 2010 · 5 Comments · Water Heater Tank
A friend has given me 2 50 gallon hot water heaters and I plan to cut modify them to make a new smoker for BBQ and the like. Is there anything used in the construction of the Hot Water heater that would make it unsafe for food? I would assume there isn’t since we drink [...]
Tags: bbq · Hot Water Heater · hot water heaters · smoker