Tankless Hot Water Heater Installation

The best way to budget for a new tankless water heater is to compare quotes from local contractors.

Tankless hot water heater installation.

Tankless units are 24 to 34 percent more energy efficient than conventional hot water heaters and they can last for 20 years or more near twice that of water heater tanks. Tankless model prices vary by brand type and flow rate. Beyond the initial cost the national average for the installation of a tankless unit is slightly over 1 700. Mount the tankless water heater securely to the platform.

An electric tankless unit will cost about 500 to 700 roughly the same as a traditional tank model while the cost of a gas tankless heater runs about 1 000 to 1 200. Build a platform with 2 x 4 inch pieces of lumber that will allow you to mount the new tankless water heater about four. A tankless water heater costs about 2 111 to install or between 1 085 and 3 145 but labor rates vary. Installing a tankless water heater installing the gas connections.

Choose a location for the new water heater that will allow you to vent it to the outside easily. The cold water pipe coming from the wall goes into the domestic water inlet on the tankless heater as it should. Ask your local pro whether your tankless system qualifies for a tax refund. Although the initial cost of a tankless water heater installation is greater than installation of a water heater tank lower operating and energy costs are likely to offset the higher purchase price.

Is this correct for the function of the system. Typically tankless water heaters requires larger flue or special stainless steel flue. When attempting a flush of the system i shut off the hot and cold valves that lead into the heater. However the plumber branched this off into the circulation water inlet.

Tankless water heaters also feature a compact space saving wall mounted design.