[jimmy o]

Originally Posted by metoo21

We will just have to agree to disagree. If you filter out any sediment prior to tank or tankless water heater there won’t be sediment in either. And if you soften the water there won’t be any calcium or magnesium to cause scale in either heater.

Sorry but filters only remove most of the sediment and softeners replace most of the calcium and magnesium with salt. Any water heater tankless or on demand, gas or electric should be flushed periodically if you want it to last longer. Prove it to yourself: get a pot of water from your tap, now boil it for a while, 1/2 hour maybe. Empty pot, do you see that white residue? That’s a hint as to what’s going on inside your water heating unit. You can further test by not cleaning pot and boiling more water and watch the residue build.

[Priebehouse]

Originally Posted by FastAndCurious

Contact your gas supplier. If it is TECO, they have a program that will get your heater replaced quickly and you can pay over time. We did that and found the price and terms very reasonable.

We had TECO install an exterior mounted tankless unit 18 months ago and it works great! No more delays than the old one in getting hot water to the far side of the house. With frequent visitors (4), we never run out. Highly recommend,

[Bay Kid]

Thank you for all the post.
Now who would you recommend to purchase a new gas hot water tank unit? Would like excellent quality.

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

This is the year to replace my 2004 gas hot water heater. Looking for recommendations.

Call Mike Scott Plumbing. Reliable service, as good a price as you will get anywhere else, and no hassle.