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If you have an electric water heater, a heating element can be replaced without too much expense or trouble, even if you get someone else to do it (it takes a really big wrench or socket). You might not need a whole new water heater.
If you don't use a lot of hot water, you might consider a tankless water heater. They're more energy efficient that tank models and produce hot water only on demand. Also, the technology has improved since they were first introduced.
... and also with a tank I can leverage the boiler; some fancy name, but in essence I can heat the shower water in the morning when the boiler heat the house up.
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If you have an electric water heater, a heating element can be replaced without too much expense or trouble, even if you get someone else to do it (it takes a really big wrench or socket). You might not need a whole new water heater.
It's dead, JIm
It's an old propane heater that reached the end of the line a little before I had the chance to replace it.
I'm going to replace it with an electric, just because the heater is cheaper. I know that's bad of me.
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If you don't use a lot of hot water, you might consider a tankless water heater. They're more energy efficient that tank models and produce hot water only on demand. Also, the technology has improved since they were first introduced.
There are quite a few models under $200. Some are electric (both 120V and 240V) and some propane models, too.
Just a thought for your consideration.
It does get a lot of use...
... and also with a tank I can leverage the boiler; some fancy name, but in essence I can heat the shower water in the morning when the boiler heat the house up.
Re: It does get a lot of use...
That's a whole different kettle of fish.
Living in the south most of my life, I didn't even make the connection to your heating system.
That's funny!
At this time of year, I spend most of my time thinking about my heating system!