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This brand can be purchased at home improvement stores such as The Home Depot and Lowes as well as online through Amazon. The Envo Ansen 3.5kw tankless water heater features digital controls and uses 120 volt power for easer installation. The units are compact and have an automatic memory function to remember your temperature setting even if the power goes out for a period of time. They are backed by a very good warranty and they are relatively inexpensive.
These water heaters are made in the USA but are only sold through their authorized dealer network. The ProLine water heaters are available in 2.5, 4, & 6 gallon capacities and feature basic glass lined tank technology. They use self cleaning technology to limit sediment buildup and a heavy duty stainless steel core anode rod for corrosion control. The units use basic electro-mechanical controls but they are backed by a very good guarantee.
This brand is made in Mexico and can be purchased through home improvement stores such as The Home depot and Menards as well as through their Amazon store. The Aures Slim Multi units are tankless water heaters that are available in 4 sizes from 3 to 13 kw and they use 240 volt power while the Andris RS models are mini tank units that can be wall or floor mounted and they use 120 volt power. The Andris RS models use a titanium glass lined tank for corrosion control and all of their units use basic electro-mechanical controls. The guarantee on the units is not as good as other brands that are available.
These instantaneous water heaters are made in Israel and are sold through The Home Depot as well as on Amazon. The Inline 800 Series is available in six sizes from 3.5 to 13 kw. The 3.5 kw models use 120 volt power while the other units use 240 volt power. The units use thermoplastic construction which is less durable than brands that use copper or stainless steel and the guarantee on the units is only average when compared to other brands.
This brand is made in China for sale on Amazon but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands that are available. They offer mini tank water heaters in three sizes (2.5, 4, or 8 gallons) and they have a durable stainless steel tank lining. The units use basic electro-mechanical controls but they are easy to install as they have an appliance cord to plug into a standard electrical socket.
These instantaneous water heaters are made in China for Paragon Group USA LLC and they are sold on Amazon. The BD-35-WH model has three heat settings but uses a basic electro-mechanical control. The unit uses 120 volt power for easier installation and is relatively inexpensive as well as being backed by a decent guarantee.
This brand is made in the USA and can be purchased at Lowes Home Improvement stores as well as through the Bosch Thermotechnology Amazon store. The TRONIC 4000 units are tankless water heaters for under sink mounting and are available in five sizes from 3.5 to 10.5kw. They use durable copper heat exchangers and have three power levels but they use basic electro-mechanical controls. The Tronic 3000 T units are mini tank water heaters that are available in 3 sizes from 2.5 to 7 gallons. They use basic glass lined tank technology and the guarantee on the brand is not very good when compared to other brands.
This brand is made in the USA and is only sold through their authorized dealer network. The Kwickshot range features both thermostatic and flow controlled models. They feature NiChrome heating elements for durability. They have very easy installation with their compression fittings instead of sweat connections. The warranty on the brand is not very good when compared to other brands that are available.
This brand is made in China for sale on Amazon but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands that are available. The TE04 model is a tankless water heater with touchscreen digital controls and durable stainless steel and copper construction materials. The ME15B mini tank units use basic electro-mechanical controls and glass lined tank technology but they are easy to install as they have an appliance cord to plug into a standard electrical socket. They have three power settings and can be floor or wall mounted.
This brand is a part of Morris Group International and is made in the USA but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands. The CMT Series water heaters are mini tank units and they are available in 1.3, 2.5, or 4 gallon sizes. They have an appliance cord for quick and easy installation but use basic electro-mechanical controls. The SR-20L-120 model is a tankless water heater with digital controls and they use 120 volt power. They have compression fittings for the water connection which makes installation easier.
This brand is made in China for sale on Amazon and they are very inexpensive but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands that are available. They offer a tankless unit with touchscreen controls and a remote but the practicality of another remote in the home for a water heater is very low. The unit has three power levels and uses 120 volt power for easier installation.
This brand is made in China by Voeu for sale on Amazon but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands that are available. The SY-E29 model is a mini tank water heater with a 1.6 gallon capacity. The unit has a durable stainless steel tank lining but uses basic electro-mechanical thermostat controls. The UYTR765 model is a tankless water heater that uses 120 volt power and has an appliance cord for easier installation. The units are very inexpensive.
This brand is made by Rheem Manufacturing which is a part of the Paloma Group and the units can be purchased on Amazon but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands. The POU 3.5 model is a tankless water heater for a single sink and it has digital controls but does not have an adjustable thermostat. The unit uses 120 volt power while the POU 6T model uses 240 volt power. The POU 6T model is for two sinks and features thermostatic modulating control. All of the units use durable copper sheath heating elements.
This brand is made in China for sale on Amazon and they are very inexpensive but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands that are available. They offer four sizes of tankless units with touchscreen controls and a remote but the practicality of another remote in the home for a water heater is very low. The 3 and 5 kw models use 120 volt power while the 3.5 and 7 kw models use 240 volt power.
This brand is made in China for sale on Amazon but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands that are available. They offer three sizes of tankless units with touchscreen controls and they have digital thermostatic controls. The units use 240 volt power and have modulating capacity.
This brand is made in China by Rheem Manufacturing which is a part of the Paloma Group. The EMT models are mini tank water heaters that are available in four sizes with capacities of from 1.5 to 6 gallons. They use basic technology and have electro-mechanical controls but they use 120 volt power which provides installation flexibility. The EEM models are tankless models with digital modulating thermostatic controls and they are available in either 4 or 6kw sizes. They can be purchased online through Amazon but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands. The HomeAdvantage II models are tankless units that are available in three sizes from 8 to 13kw but they use 240 volt power.
This brand is made in Switzerland for sale on Amazon but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands that are available. The FI-01 mini tank units have a 2.5 gallon capacity and they feature durable stainless steel tanks. The units have basic electro-mechanical controls and they have an appliance cord for easier installation as they can be plugged into a standard electrical outlet. The FI-101 model is upgraded with a thicker tank and a better guarantee but the guarantee is still significantly less than other brands that are available.
This brand is made in China for sale on Amazon but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands that are available. The F482 mini tank units have a 2.5 gallon capacity and they feature basic enameled steel tanks for corrosion resistance. The units have basic electro-mechanical controls and they have an appliance cord for easier installation as they can be plugged into a standard electrical outlet. The F678 model has a 4 gallon tank capacity.
This brand is made in China for sale on Amazon but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands that are available. They offer mini tank units in three sizes with a 2.5, 4, or 8 gallon capacity. They feature basic enameled steel tanks for corrosion resistance. The units have basic electro-mechanical controls and they have an appliance cord for easier installation as they can be plugged into a standard electrical outlet. The units have durable stainless steel heating elements.
This brand is made in China for sale on Amazon but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands that are available. They offer mini tank units that feature basic enameled steel tanks for corrosion resistance. The units have basic electro-mechanical controls and they have an appliance cord for easier installation as they can be plugged into a standard electrical outlet. The EA001 model has a 2.5 gallon capacity with the water connections on the top of the unit while the 8L-Bottom model has a 4 gallon capacity with the connections on the bottom of the unit.
This brand is made in China by GE Appliances which is a part of Haier and the units can be purchased on Amazon. They are backed by a very good unit replacement guarantee. They offer two sizes of tankless units with touchscreen controls and a remote but the practicality of another remote in the home for a water heater is very low. The units have scale reduction technology and are self modulating for accurate temperature control but they use 240 volt power which makes them less easy to install.
This brand is made in China for sale on Amazon but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands that are available. They offer mini tank units that feature basic enameled steel tanks for corrosion resistance. The units have basic electro-mechanical controls and they have an appliance cord for easier installation as they can be plugged into a standard electrical outlet. They offer three sizes (2.16, 3, or 4 gallon) of units.
These water heaters are made and sold in Canada through a dealer network but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands. The 103ETE model features a basic glass lined tank and they have plastic drain valves which are not very durable. The units have basic electro-mechanical controls and they have an appliance cord for easier installation as they can be plugged into a standard electrical outlet.
This brand is made in China by Drakken and can be purchased on Amazon. The Hotspot HS-4 water heater has durable stainless steel construction but their guarantee is not as good as some of the other brands that are available. They have digital thermostatic controls with five power settings but they have a limited heating capacity as they have a 3.2kw power rating. They can typically be used for a single hand washing sink in the southern part of the USA.
This brand offers units with a hot water dispenser for the kitchen sink and they provide near boiling water for making coffee and tea as well as instant noodle meals. The Invite Series Hot150 model has a .66 gallon stainless steel tank and includes the water dispenser. The units are designed for easy DIY installation but they have basic electro-mechanical temperature controls. The guarantee on the units is not very good when compared to the other brands that are available.
This brand is made in China for sale on Amazon but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands that are available. The 3R6 mini tank units feature stainless steel liners for the tanks for corrosion resistance. The units have basic electro-mechanical controls and they have an appliance cord for easier installation as they can be plugged into a standard electrical outlet. The units have a 2.5 gallon capacity and can be wall or floor mounted using the included mounting bracket.
This brand is made in China and can be purchased on Amazon but their guarantee is not very good when compared to the other brands that are available. They have an appliance cord for easier installation as they can be plugged into a standard electrical outlet. They have digital modulating controls but they have a limited heating capacity as they have a 3kw power rating. They can typically be used for a single hand washing sink in the southern part of the USA.
This brand is made in China for sale on Amazon but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands that are available. The KT0415 mini tank units feature stainless steel liners for the tanks for corrosion resistance. The units have basic electro-mechanical controls and they have an appliance cord for easier installation as they can be plugged into a standard electrical outlet. The units have a 2.5 gallon capacity and can be wall or floor mounted using the included mounting bracket.
This brand is made in China by Fogatti and can be purchased through their website or Amazon store but their guarantee is not as good as other brands. The mini tank units can be wall mounted or floor mounted with the included bracket and feature a durable stainless steel heating element that resists corrosion but they have a basic glass lined tank. They use basic electromechanical temperature controls but they have an appliance cord so that they can be plugged into a standard electrical outlet. The Etech 25 model has a 2.5 gallon capacity while the Etech 40 has a 4 gallon tank and the Etech 80 has an 8 gallon capacity. The tankless model has digital modulating controls but they have a limited heating capacity as they have a 3.5 kw power rating. They can typically be used for a single hand washing sink in the southern part of the USA.
This brand is made in China for sale on Amazon but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands that are available. The mini tank units feature stainless steel liners for the tanks for corrosion resistance. The units have basic electro-mechanical controls and they have an appliance cord for easier installation as they can be plugged into a standard electrical outlet. The units have a 2.5 gallon capacity and can be wall or floor mounted using the included mounting bracket.
This brand is made in China and can be purchased on Amazon but their guarantee is not very good when compared to the other brands that are available. The RE45K tankless water heaters have digital modulating controls and they can typically be used for a single hand washing sink in the southern part of the USA. They use 120 volt power while the RE65K models use 240 volt power and have a 6.5 kw heating capacity but use basic electro-mechanical controls.
These units feature stainless steel tanks for durability and quick connect water connections for easy installation. They are designed to produce 100 cups of hot water per hour for the kitchen but they use basic electro-mechanical controls. The guarantee on the units is not very good when compared to other brands.
This brand is a part of the Paloma Group and the water heaters can be purchased at home improvement stores such as Menards and The Home Depot. The Performance Mini Tank models are available in four sizes from 1.5 to 6 gallons and they have an appliance cord for easy installation. They use basic metal tank technology and their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands that are available. The Professional Classic RTEX tankless water heaters feature digital controls with modulating ability so that they closely match the heat produced to the water demand. They use durable copper heating elements but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands.
This brand offers a variety of units with microprocessor controls and they have internal mixing to prevent scalding. The units are made of plastic which is not very durable and the warranty on the units is not very good when compared to other brands. They have water level and leak detection features for safety and to prevent element burnout but they are only available through a limited dealer network.
This brand offers tankless water heaters that use quartz infrared heating elements which do not require contact with the water making them more durable but their guarantee is not very good when compared to other brands. The units are available in 4 sizes but have limited capacities so they are only effective in the southern part of the USA. The units are only available through a very limited contractor network.
This brand features world famous German engineering but the units are only backed by an average warranty. The DHX Trend tankless units feature self cleaning technology to minimize limescale buildup and maintain peak performance. They have modulating ability to closely match the heating with the water flowrate but they use 240 volt power which makes them harder to install. The units can be purchased through their Amazon store.
This brand is made in the USA and can be purchased on Amazon. They offer tankless undersink models with digital modulating controls but their guarantee is not as good as other brands that are available. The Elex 3.5L model has a 3.5 kw power rating and uses 120 volt power while the Elex 5.5 plus model has a 5.5 kw heating capacity and uses 240 volt power. These water heaters can typically be used for a single hand washing sink in the southern part of the USA.
This brand is made in China and can be purchased through their website or their Amazon Store but the guarantee on the tank is not very good when compared to other brands. The ES models have three temperature settings and include a power cord for plugging into a standard electric outlet but they use basic mechanical controls and glass lined tank technology. The units are available in four sizes from 1.3 to 6.5 gallons and have a built-in freeze protection setting which is good for vacation homes.
This brand offers four sizes of mini tank water heaters with capacities of from 1 to 6 gallons. They have an attached cord for easy electrical installation but they use basic glass lined tank technology. The guarantee on the tanks is not very good when compared to other brands. They have basic electro-mechanical controls but can be either wall or floor mounted with the included mounting bracket. The units are relatively expensive considering their lack of features.
This brand is made in China and can be purchased on Amazon. They offer tankless undersink models with digital modulating controls but their guarantee is not as good as other brands that are available. The KGU135 model has a 3.5 kw power rating and uses 120 volt power with an appliance cord for easier installation. These water heaters can typically be used for a single hand washing sink in the southern part of the USA.
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