jetto-setto
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Hey guys, new here. I've got the opportunity to replace a standard tank-style water heater with a tankless unit. I've done a lot of research, but still have some questions. My first real encounter with tankless heaters was on a stay in Japan, where I was fascinated by the multi-room remote controls, temperature fine-tuning, and even automatic tub-filling. My friend's house had a Rinnai, but I certainly don't have any reason to favor that brand.
In terms of the idea of tankless, I'm sold. But I'll admit, I've been a little put off by the number of complaints online for even the big brands like Rinnai/Noritz with regards to the reliability of the units (perhaps Noritz especially). Although I understand that tankless units may require more maintenance - and that's fine by me - but I wouldn't want something that's just a complicated nightmare compared to a simple tank, especially given the higher cost.
Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated. Are tankless units more problematic than simple old tank heaters, or are the complaints online more to do with the fact that people are more likely to post about their problems online than their successes? Which brands, if any, are generally considered to be the most reliable? Thanks in advance!
In terms of the idea of tankless, I'm sold. But I'll admit, I've been a little put off by the number of complaints online for even the big brands like Rinnai/Noritz with regards to the reliability of the units (perhaps Noritz especially). Although I understand that tankless units may require more maintenance - and that's fine by me - but I wouldn't want something that's just a complicated nightmare compared to a simple tank, especially given the higher cost.
Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated. Are tankless units more problematic than simple old tank heaters, or are the complaints online more to do with the fact that people are more likely to post about their problems online than their successes? Which brands, if any, are generally considered to be the most reliable? Thanks in advance!
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