ERD50
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Our 12 year old Takagi tankless water heater is still going strong. I'm a fan based on our experience.
We have a Takagi tankless water heater installed when we rebuilt in early 2012. It has been reliable although we did have to replace the core about 6 years ago.
Yesterday it stopped working, something to do with the gas (propane) valve. Cost to fix is about $2k but there are other potential issues in 11-1/2 year old unit. It seems that we are at a precipice where this unit will nickel and dime me to death over the next few years, so I decided to replace it at a cost of $8,444.
The cost may be lower because it is unclear if the 15% discount that I am eligible for was included or not. Meanwhile, we are showering at BIL's house.
Is $8,444 a typo? That seems awfully high?
Boy, having to replace the core at ~ year 5, and now looking to replace it all at 11 1/2 - well, to each their own, I would not be a 'fan' based on your experience (especially if that cost is correct)!
Heat-pump water heaters can' be installed in locations that can freeze , but I don't think traditional resistance heat models can't either. The heat-pump pull air from its installed location not outside air.
Pretty sure most standard tank units now have a 'vacation' mode setting, which keeps the water @ about 40 degrees, no freezing. But the pipes in/out would need some protection as well.
-ERD50