That's a pretty broad statement don't you think? The old spring-loaded mousetrap is also "archaic" but I'll bet it's still the most effective and most-often used. I've done a little research on this myself and I come up with the same answer as the B-W article - it depends. It stands to reason that the tankless does well at both ends of the use spectrum - very low (occasional use) demand or very high (near continuous) flow. But while storing water may seem illogical, one has to look at the bigger picture. For example, from what I see, the initial cost of the tankless can be a LOT higher than the tank, and the payback is not clear given the maintenance. Well, if I'm trying to save energy, could that money be put to better use elsewhere? I'll bet I could save a lot more if that difference was invested in a more efficient furnace, for example.Kristi said:.....It seems absolutely archaic and backwards thinking to me for us to continue storing our hot water every single day of every year for the life of our homes - what a waste on every single level!!!
Again, it's not that simple. A lot of people, self included, are "thinking" about tankless, but it's back to the use profile. Right or wrong (whatever that means), I submit that we use hot water a lot differently than much of the rest of the world. (so how often do they shower in France? ).... we're certainly one of the last of the developed countries out there to catch on to the "on-demand" way of thinking.
wishful thinking, don't you think? As a pretty typical consumer, maintenance IS a big factor. Just like my car or anything else I own. And the only time a plumber has ever been in my house was because the home warranty paid for it. Pretty much the same for my parents' house. Nothing personal, mind you, it's just that funds are finite, and if I'm spending them on plumbers or even DIY maintenance them I'm NOT spending on improving or other fun stuff......I'm all for it, and hope that the trend shifts sooner than later, extra maintenance or not! After all, we're plumbers - WE can perform the maintenance!
This is awkward, but...
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