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    Are tankless water heaters JUNK?????

    Thanks everyone.... All of this information is very helpful!!! I believe that I am going to go with a Bosch or a Rheem model and I may also install a small water softener, however (adding) installing a water softener would take up more room and I am installing tank less water heater to try and...
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    Are tankless water heaters JUNK?????

    thanks for the reply.... this house has city water so Im not too worried about scale build up. However, I did read somewhere that you need to clean/flush the unit out on a yearly basis. Some sort of "acid" flush. It is recommended that a professional does this flushing process.... how hard could...
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    Are tankless water heaters JUNK?????

    I had a plumber ( a highly respected one) tell me that he thought tankless waters are junk. No real explanation, just.... JUNK. I would be open to anyones opinion on this. Does anyone own one and can tell me how well they work and if they would recommend getting one???
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    Switch from floor vents in slab to ceiling vents in attic?

    Can I switch over (with existing furnace) from floor vents in a 1950's slab, to vents/ducts that run through the attic and out the ceilings??? If so, how difficult is this process, is it extremely expensive??
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    move floor vent in slab floor

    Hello all.... I have a floor vent in the bathroom floor that I would like to move. The vent sits out from the wall about 12 inches, I would like to move it right next to the baseboard. Can I drill (lots of) holes in the floor with a hammer drill an then break up the concrete with a sledge...
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    replace gas water heater with ELEC tankless??

    If I currently have a gas water heater, can I replace it with an elec. tankless water heater? OR do I need to stick with a gas unit. I would like to put the new tankless water heater in the attic directly above where the old unit use to be. Any advice on choosing elec over gas????
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    Can I turn my furnace???

    I currently have a furnace that is accessed by opening a bifold door in my kitchen area. When the bifold doors are open you can see the front of the furnace.... I would like to close up that wall where the bifold doors are now and "spin the furnace around 90 degrees to the left and install a new...
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