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    Grand Master Know It All eddiememphis's Avatar
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    Depending on your budget, the size of the system and how long you intend to live there, a tankless system may save you money long term.

    It is more expensive to purchase and have installed. It will last through 3 or 4 standard water heaters. It only runs when it is in use, unlike a big tank that is always trying to maintain a high temperature.

    I regret not getting one sooner.

    As an aside, I have heard through somewhat trustworthy sources that the manufacturers, in trying to comply with the 2015 regulations and I think 2008 or so, have used thinner gauge metal for the tanks. Instead of lasting ten years or longer, there have been a lot more failures at the 5-8 year range. Totally anecdotal and I don't find any evidence to support it, only tales from the trades.
    Last edited by eddiememphis; 09-05-2019 at 21:58.

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