Quoted from Whysnow:Subject says it all.
Our 3 season cabin is in need of a new water heater next spring.
We have had a 40gal tank traditional natural gas heater.
Problem is that since this is a 3 season cabin (we blow out the pipes and dont heat during the winter) the tank does not last more than 7/8 years due to this wear/tear.
So, what do you say pinsiders?
Is a tankless a good option for me?
How easy to blow it out during the fall cabin closure?
We are on natural spring water from the deep sand well which is not very hard and does not leave many deposits.
Also worth note that the 40gal takes up too much damn room in the pump house.
Cabin is ~750sqft and we use it primarily as an airbnb during summer months. One point of feedback is that people would like more hot water (cause you come in at end of the day and EVERYONE showers in succession before heading to the supper club)
We don’t have a tankless yet at our cabin... but the cabins on both side of us do. One is a widow and she goes to Florida every winter and seems to manage the winterization, so I’m guessing it can’t be too difficult. I wouldn’t think twice about it if were you. I hear nothing but positive things about the gas ones also... unfortunately we have an electric tank heater currently so we’ll take a bit more work to put a gas one in when this one fails.
Also, IMHO, if you can get any traditional tank heater to last 10 years these day you’ve pulled off quite a feat... they’re all crap!!