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Old 03-17-2008, 03:07 AM
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Default Both Solar And Tankless Heaters Are Terrific!

I've had tankless water heaters in two houses up north for several years. They are terrific. Never a threat of running out of hot water and about a 30% reduction in the gas bill. I'll have one installed here in TV as well. I just need to research the best local brand and who installs and services them. Actually, installation is a breeze. You can buy the units online from very reliable sources and evan an inexperienced plumber can install one in less than an hour. Getting a brand that someone local services is a bigger question. Tankless heaters are amazingly reliable. But still, anything can have a problem, so someone needs to have the parts and know how to fix it. I'm sure I'll have no trouble finding the brand and installer/servicer once I begin looking seriously.

The solar heater for the pool is also near "as good as it gets". My pool has been at 90˚ or above all winter long. I use the solar cover when not using it. My gas bill was reduced by about 2/3 as the result of using the rooftop solar heating panels. I'd recommend them to everyone.
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