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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
In my opinion, both the Marathon water heater and the heat pump water heater are bad ideas. Very few houses have these expensive water heaters. I would just replace your water heater with the inexpensive standard type that requires no maintenance, and will provide reliable hot water for 12 years or so. One major consideration is that, when you get in the shower and you have no hot water, what are you going to do? If you have the standard type water heater, you can call almost any plumber, and they will come to your house and install a new water heater the same day. Try calling a plumber and telling them that your heat pump water heater is not working. How long are you willing to wait without hot water while trying to find a plumber who can get the repair parts for an expensive water heater.
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I know this response will be a little lengthy but PLEASE read! TANKLESS OUTSIDE THE HOUSE. Eliminates future worries about rupture/leaks inside garage creating potential mold/mildew issues that are extremely expensive to remediate properly by certified mold specialists which you would be legally required to disclose when/if you sell. We are about to sue the seller of our house for this exact issue, and have photo proof from their ServPro estimate they left behind in the house after closing. Lied completely on Sellers Disclosure about hot water heater blowing up while on vacation, along with other issues! Hid the damages with Kilz and new drywall to save $400 from ServPro estimate. ServPro estimate stated concern that the mold issue penetrated thru to the Master bathroom wall. Guess what?
Damage discovered on renovation of house beginning 12 days after closing. Mold encrusted HVAC system to 3 feet up into the fresh air return. Had to be replaced. Yes we had a Home Buyers inspection done. They can not see behind Kilz, or cabinets, or up inside the fresh air return. They turn on the ac/heat check the temp. = system ok. TOTAL BILLS ARE EXCEEDING 25K. Tankless only uses energy when actively in use. You are not heating 40-50-75 gallons all the time. Get rid of the tank! Your wallet will be heavier not lighter!!! Forward thinking if you were to sell the above issue would be mute for you with outside Tankless. The only thing to get watered would be your grass. PIPES are a different issue.