As a master plumber and owner of E.R. Services, Dave Parker has seen a lot of water heaters. He’s worked as a plumber for over 30 years, and he’s served Charlotte as owner of E.R. Services since 1997. In that time, Parker has watched water heaters change and evolve. Here in this post we present his Charlotte Plumber’s Choice: The Best 2018 Tankless Water Heater on the market.
And the Winner Is… The Rinnai Tankless Water Heater (RUR98)
E.R. Services is a fan of the Rinnai tankless water heater (and in particular, the RUR98) because it provides faster hot water at the point of use (faucet, shower head, bathtub, washing machine, or dishwasher) regardless of the home plumbing configuration. Even if your home does not have a dedicated return line, this innovative tankless water heater can provide recirculation if your plumber installs a thermal bypass valve at the fixture furthest away from the unit.
Why Rinnai?
We love Rinnai because:
- Excellent craftsmanship. Rinnai water heaters are top of the line. Just check out their reviews.
- The company has been in business since 1920, and they’ve been manufacturing water heaters since 1974. They’re no flash-in-the-pan company, so we know they’ll back their product.
Check out this sleek tankless water heater!
Why Rinnai Tankless?
We’re a fan of tankless water heaters over all, but we especially love the Rinnai tankless water heater because:
- Endless hot water, making it no longer necessary to schedule hot water usage. Feel free to take back-to-back showers or run the dishwasher and washing machine at the same time.
- Significant energy cost savings of up to 40% over tank water heaters.
- Impressive longevity, lasting 20 years or longer (the average tank water heater lasts 10-13 years).
- Small space requirements, making it easy to install wherever convenient (which is great for homeowners who want to get their water heater out of their attic). They can even be installed outside!
Thinking about a Tankless Water Heater?
Give us a call at 704-846-5371 to discuss water heater options. We’ll gladly help you choose your next water heater.
Article Summary
Quick question & answer: What is the best tankless water heater of 2018?
The Charlotte Plumber’s Choice for best tankless water heater of 2018 is the Rinnai tankless water heater. It provides endless hot water and has energy savings of up to 40% over tank water heaters. It lasts at least 20 years compared to 10-13 with an average tank water heater. It has small space requirements, therefore, it can fit nearly anywhere.
