I need a new water heater, I don't feel like giving myself a headache to save bucks. What is a good deal for a hot water heater. I will probably install myself to save 0 unless I get some help. What is the payoff on a tankless water heater, i.e., the difference in price versus the savings on a yearly basis (or a similar ratio). I'd like somthing durable; it seems like I'm always replacing water heaters every time I move.
Lowe's is closer, but I will drive to Home Depot if I think it is worth the trip.

We're buying a new house and the existing hot water heater is working well, but 20 years old!
It is about 15 feet away from the nearest outside wall.
Can I install a tankless in the same spot, or do I need to be closer to the outside wall?

I bought a tankless hot water heater less than 3 years ago and it has stopped working. I sent it back to the company who claims that they fixed it. It worked for less than two weeks, then stopped working again. After going round and round with the company, they said it must be something in my house that is causing it to stop working. It is a gas tankless hot water heater with an electric ignition. Does anyone know what in my house could cause it to stop working? Of course she wouldn't answer that question for me. Also, what is the average lifespan of a tankless hot water heater. I have heard twice as long as a traditional tank water heater.

How can I tell if I have enough natural gas available to run a tankless hot water heater. I already have two furnaces and a gas dryer. What would happen if my demand exceeds my supply?

The heater in our hot tub is not working. We would like to put in a natural gas dedicated hot water heater and wonder if a "tankless" model would work by just recycling the water? It would be a lot cheaper than buying a new hot tub heater. Plumbing not a problem...just don't know if this would work. Thanks in advance.

I have never drained a hot water heater before and was told that it should be drained every couple of years to help make the water heater last longer.

I got a gas hot water heater and I recently heard that Columbia Gas of Ohio is seeking to get a 'across the board' flat rate increase on distributing charges. I didn`t think this was at all fair since I am single and use very little hot water in the summer months. It looks like more corporate welfare. Im considering closing the gas account off in the summer months and/or using a electric or hot water on demand system....Any suggestions on which is more cost effective?

we have to fix the powervent to our propane hot water heater so i was thinking maybe i should just switch over to electric. our electric bill would only go up about another 30 bucks a month and we wouldn't have to worry about carbon monoxide...what do you think i should do?

We have a family of 6 with all of the showering, laundry, and dishwashing that goes along with this many people. We are going to replace our 40 gallon propane hot water heater in the spring. I would like to know from the people that are using on demand hot water heaters: Does the on demand keep up when you shower all six people one right after the other? Was it worth the extra expense?