when I asked a couple of weeks ago about tankless, there was only a lukewarm
yuk yuk response. the bid I have to install a new tankless is $1500
minimum + 800 for the unit. so far looking at $700 for the Bradford White
Defender.

Altho I am inclined to the tankless, here in Ventura County the supply
houses and the plumbers are really cold to them. So I had kinda taken it
off the list of options. Now I see that someone else asked today about WH.
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since I have a 14 yr old water heater that is refusing to die in a manner
that will allow the home warranty to replace it - I have to replace it,
rather than risk inopportune failure.

So I am being told that the Bradford White Defender is the "be all and end
all". But being the cynical person I am - have come here to FOAK to get 2
cents.

50 Gal, gas fired. it is for a 1200 sq ft condo, with 2 baths, only 1
person living here now, can't conceive of EVER more than 2.

Location is a non-issue - in the garage. haven't run out of hot water on
current unit, sediment not withstanding.

so weigh in please.
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