water heater best choice

03-26-2009, 09:13 PM	#1
mhoy9 Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9	water heater best choice Propane vs. Electric Tank vs. Tank less Power vent Condensing? I have hot cold and return lines help me out guys its a new house and its big but theres only 2 of us in it what would you guys use or due its my own personal house and would like to do it cheaply but i want it efficient over the long run mike

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03-26-2009, 09:48 PM	#2
Winchester What can I find here?     Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 188	water heater best choice If you want to go on the "cheap" side and be the most efficient for your dollar, go with like a 30-40 gal tank with the propane or natural gas. The below link from EERE will help you size up the tank you need. If you go a little further on the efficiency, you'll also get some tax credits. EnergyStar EERE

03-26-2009, 10:37 PM	#3
kenmac HVAC / Plumbing   Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,801	water heater best choice Quote: Originally Posted by mhoy9 Propane vs. Electric Tank vs. Tank less Power vent Condensing? I have hot cold and return lines help me out guys its a new house and its big but theres only 2 of us in it what would you guys use or due its my own personal house and would like to do it cheaply but i want it efficient over the long run mike Just my opinion......I would go tank type condensating W.H (if you want efficienty) B-4 I would go tankless.Tankless is going to cost in $1500.00 + range installed .Cheap would be regular tank type..I would check propane vs elec.prices in your area