The math of tankless water heaters

[Rideski]

What have you guys been paying to have tankless water heaters installed? I'm hearing like $2k if I have a unit and need to have it plugged into the existing has and water. Nutso.

[nickwm21]

2 plumbers + van + consumables + overhead + profit. Sure.


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[nickwm21]

2 plumbers for a day + van + consumables + overhead + profit. Sure.


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[climberevan]

2 plumbers + van + consumables + overhead + profit. Sure.


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Sounds right to me. I always recommend against tankless if my clients will listen. We've covered this before.

[Rideski]

What's harder about plugging in a tankless vs a tank?
I watched a one guy plug in a tank in about 20 minutes.

And to clarify they're saying $2k labor, with me providing the unit.

[Kenny Satch]

My new place already had a thankless system. Not really digging it because I waste far too much water getting it hot enough for a shower or washing the dishes. Great for those that like an half an hour shower of for having relations with a constant supply of hot water.
IMO wasting water is an eco-sin.

[PB]

My new place already had a thankless system. Not really digging it because I waste far too much water getting it hot enough for a shower or washing the dishes. Great for those that like an half an hour shower of for having relations with a constant supply of hot water.
IMO wasting water is an eco-sin.

Bit of a pain, but you can collect the pre-warm water for other tasks.

[KJA64]

You can put in a recirculating pump but that seems antithetical to an instant imho. The main cost I found putting in a tankless was added venting and bigger gas connect.

[Kenny Satch]

Bit of a pain, but you can collect the pre-warm water for other tasks.

You can put in a recirculating pump but that seems antithetical to an instant imho. The main cost I found putting in a tankless was added venting and bigger gas connect.

I've been told but to be honest have not gotten an estimates yet.
Thanks.