Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2166994)

Note that, even if you just have the regular tank type water heater, you can reduce the time to get hot water by more than half by just turning on a hot water faucet and the shower at the same time. It greatly increases the flow rate to the bathroom.

Originally Posted by lawngilander (Post 2166338)

Would like to install an instant hot water heater on my small (1150 sq. ft.) Patio Villa. Have you done this?
What were your results. Also considering a POU water heater.

Originally Posted by Battlebasset (Post 2166346)

Our home came with one. Our shower is located at the most remote point from the heater. We run a solid two gallons before the water is hot enough to step into. It does save room in your garage as it mounts on the outside of your house.

We have learned to start the dishwasher or washing machine to clear the cold water in the pipes and "wake up" the tankless heater. We catch the first two gallons in a five gallon bucket and use it to flush toilets and water plants/grass.

Overall, I'm OK with it, but it's a bit annoying. I was always amazed when someone up north got one. I thought "that is going to take forever to warm up".

Also, you will need to set at least at 130 degrees. At the standard 125 the water will be too cold by the time it reaches you most remote point in your house.