How to Choose a New Electric Water Heater

Earlier this week we wrote about how to install a new water heater . To accomplish that job, the first thing you’ll need to do is pick out a new heater. All electric water heaters are not created equal. Here’s some things to consider the next time you’re in the market: Tankless vs. Traditional Water Heaters A traditional tank-based water heater stores pre-heated water in a resevoir. When you turn on a hot water spigot, hot water flows out of the tank and cold water flows in. The tank s

EccoTemp L5 Portable Tankless Water Heater

While most tankless water heaters require expensive permanent installation, the Ecotemp L5 water heater provides hot water anywhere there is a water spigot and a garden hose. The L5 comes with a propane hose and a telephone-style shower nozzle. To set up the L5, you hang it on nail, attach the water hose, and connect the propane hose to a standard portable propane tank. The burner starts automatically when you turn on the water using the control on the shower nozzle. Tom Sackett tells us abou

   

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