Tankless Water Heater

Bosch GL2.5 Ariston 2-1/2-Gallon

Can You Install The Tankless Water Heater Yourself?
Many people want to know whether or not they can install a tankless water heater on their own. The answer to this is simple, yes, you can do that but there are some things that you will need to take into consideration. If you are running the system yourself, it is imperative to make sure that you are doing everything possible to ensure that you are taking the time to read up on the do's and don'ts of installing a tankless water heater. When the water heater is not installed correctly, you are not going to get the efficiency or the hot water that you want, which would completely defeat the purpose.

There is not only plumbing that you will have to deal with, but there will be electrical as well. If you are not experienced with electrical, it may best that you do leave that up to an experienced technician. There are just too many things that could go wrong with electric. If the plumbing fails, you will have a mess. If the electric fails, you could have a fire. It is always better to go with a trusted professional on things like that.

Choosing the Best Gas Water Heater

 

Indoor Tankless Gas Water Heater

Going with a gas water heater instead of an electric is a choice more and more homeowners are making now because of today's rising fuel costs. It is estimated that using a gas unit costs the homeowner about half of what it would cost him to use an electric unit. But what is the best gas water heater for you? Here's what you should look for before purchasing.
1) Natural gas over liquid propane. There are debates about which fuel source is better but most believe that it is natural gas. It burns cleaner and is slightly less expensive. However, you must guard against carbon monoxide leaks with either version, as you should do with any gas burning appliances.
2) Tank capacity and flow rate. The best gas water heater for you is the one that has the lowest tank capacity to fit your needs and the best flow rate. A 40 gallon unit costs more than a thirty and a fifty gallon unit costs more than a forty. You shouldn't buy a unit bigger than your needs. However, even more important than tank capacity is the amount of hot water the heater is able to put out in an hour. Look for the best value by finding the smallest possible tank capacity with the best flow rate.