01-18-2012, 06:19 PM
Another vote for tankless.
We have had great luck with a tankless Bosch with no leaks, endless hot water, no cost to keep the a 50 gallon tank hot when we're not using water, etc. Also, tankless heaters hold a gallon or two at most, so it's easy to cut off the water and drain them should there be a problem.
However, it makes most financial sense to do what Davester recommends and have the plastic drain valve replaced, the anode checked/replaced, and the pilot serviced.
We have had great luck with a tankless Bosch with no leaks, endless hot water, no cost to keep the a 50 gallon tank hot when we're not using water, etc. Also, tankless heaters hold a gallon or two at most, so it's easy to cut off the water and drain them should there be a problem.
However, it makes most financial sense to do what Davester recommends and have the plastic drain valve replaced, the anode checked/replaced, and the pilot serviced.