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RE: is going tankless worth the extra cash?
I wouldn’t use a fixed number of years. A rough break-even is the extra installed cost divided by the estimated annual energy-cost savings; I’d start weighing tankless more heavily only if someone expects to stay beyond ...
RE: is going tankless worth the extra cash?
For example, if a household only occasionally has to wait for hot water, I’d ask whether avoiding those interruptions is worth the extra upfront cost on its own. If the answer is no, the tank’s lower price may win even i...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
Barbie leg and a squirrel skull? That’s one for the storybooks. I’m with you on the camera inspections - pricey, but when you’ve had a basement full of water once, you get religion fast. My trick is to run root killer tw...
RE: Choosing between in-kitchen and underground grease traps - what would you do?
I hear you on the “set and regret” - my cousin had an underground trap and ended up with a mystery puddle in the basement. Turns out, the clog was so deep they needed a plumber with a camera snake and a lot of patience. ...