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Originally Posted by HABckb
Since my Rheem water heater is approaching 10 years in age I am considering having a tankless electric water heater installed instead. I am aware of the cost for electrical hook up as well as cost of the tank but am wondering what thoughts others have in regard to this consideration. I find it a waste of money to have water being maintained at temperature in existing 40 gal tank and thought a tankless system in the long run would be more efficient as well have a longer longevity. thoughts appreciated.
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Tankless water heater is very expensive plus elec. work's labor. You will have to waste a large amount of water in order to get hot water, but will just save a water heater space. I installed a small instant hot water tank under the kitchen sink to save running water (my wife is not happy of seeing water running till she gets hot water). We have a gas tankless water heater...maybe save some more than elec. one. It is now 9 years old so we r not sure if we should replace with a new tankless one or regular water heater (in order to make my wife happy if we replace with a regular one)