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Water Heaters: Tank or Tankless?

Learn how tank and tankless water heaters work, how to choose and size one to suit your needs, and how to save money and energy in the process

If you've ever been in the shower and shrieked in dismay when your spouse started up the dishwasher, author Dave Yates has some vital information for you. In a straightforward, easy-to-grasp manner, he explains how tank and tankless water heaters work, how to choose and size one to suit your needs, and how to save money and energy in the process. This is required reading for anyone facing a water-heater replacement or a teenager who's taken one too many 25-minute showers.

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