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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

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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First Company Aqua-Therm gas water heater central heat: any good?

July 11th, 2010 · 1 Comment · On Demand Water Heater

Just wondering if this is a good, reliable, and economical way to heat a condo? (installed in 2004) How does it stack up against an electrical heat pump, or gas furnace? And is it able to heat a condo as warm as one wants (even during the coldest days of the winter), while still always [...]

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Hot water heater in condo building with 16 units?

June 7th, 2010 · 6 Comments · Commercial Water Heater

Looking at buying a condo. The hot water for all 16 units is supplied from a "central commercial gas-fired, 120 gallon, high-output, quick-recovery water heater with circulating pump." A 120 gallon tank sounds unbelievably small for a building with 16 bathrooms, washers, dishwashers, and other hot water needs. Am I misunderstanding how hot water heaters [...]

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How to turn the temperature up on an electric water heater?

May 27th, 2010 · 5 Comments · Electric Water Heaters

I’m used to gas water heaters which have a big red dial on the front. Right now, the water heater heats up enough water for two showers at best. And, it takes the thing like two hours to warm back up. We are having guests soon and we need more hot water than this thing [...]

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Is it efficient to turn a propane heated water heater off and on prior to use?

May 15th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Propane Water Heater

I only use my water heater for showers..is it more efficient to turn it on prior to use and then tur it off or does it use the same amount of gas if left on? Does it use alot of propane just ot have the pilot on? Other Articles and Posts Tankless Water Heater Basics [...]

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What is the proper way to maintain a hot water heater?

May 7th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Hot Water Heater

We have an 80 gal hot water heater and after just 2 wash loads and 2 showers, we’re out of hot water. My husband has never drained off any sediment (I think you’re supposed to do that), and I have no idea how old it is. What maintenance is supposed to be done on a [...]

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want to replace my gas fired tank water heater with a tankless water heater?

April 20th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Tankless Water Heater

I have a 60 gallon natural gas water heater here in houston, TX. It is coming to the end of its natural life- apprx 10 years. The house has 3 showers, 5 sinks (including kitchen), washer and dishwasher. 2 adults live here. I want to know 1- when it comes time to replace should I [...]

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