I just found out that i have to buy a
new furnace next year. Another negative is maintenance. Something like
every three months it has to be clean. What are the thought on tankless
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regular tanks standby losses helps heat the home in the winter

while some crow about tankless they often introduce more troubles
than
they solve. slow arrival of hot water upon turn on, unit must detect
water being used, turn on burner and get hot before you get any hot
water, no hot water in low flow like valve open just a little to wash
hands, cool hot water in areas where incoming water is cold in
winter,
no hot water at all during power failures, need upgraded gas lines
and
possibly flue for proper operation, and standby losses of regular
tank
are really lost during heating season they help heat your home,
although during AC use they can add to the heat load some. plus the
energy you save will never exceed the higher initial cost of the
tankless, espically considering they need regular service.


normal tanks are very reliable and tend to not have technical troubles
till they leak.