Thanks to the simplicity of the unit and no need for ventilation there are multiple options as to where you can install an electric heater.
Tankless water heater vs tank gas.
These water heaters have been found to be far more energy efficient because they only heat hot water at the time it is being used.
Deciding on a tankless vs.
The plus side to the gas water heater is the increased gpm.
Tank style water heaters are less expensive than tankless.
With the gas tankless water heater it may have an even pricier installation cost.
One of the first things to consider is whether you should get a tank or tankless water heater.
We paid 570 electric and 600 gas for the two 50 gallon rheem tank water heaters we tested but we have seen tank.
According to energy gov for homes that use 41 gallons or less of hot water daily demand or tankless water heaters can be 24 to 34 more energy efficient than conventional storage tank water heaters tankless water heaters if gas fired will save homeowners over 100 annually the longer they remain in service.
This gives you at least 8 gpm or more compared to the electric 3 to 8 gpm it normally provides.
Water heaters with tanks.
Tankless water heaters are more compact and can heat up water as you use it.
A tankless water heater is typically powered by gas or electricity.