Okay, so I finally switched to this tankless water heater after YEARS of dealing with a clunky old tank system. Here's the real tea:
First off, INSTALLATION WASN'T SCARY! I'm not an electrician, but with some YouTube help, I got it done. Just make sure your wiring matches the specs (this baby needs 50A breakers).
The space-saving design? LIFE-CHANGING. My utility closet went from looking like a plumbing disaster to actually having floor space. Who knew?
Hot water performance is... interesting. At full blast with my low-flow showerhead? Perfect. But trying to run multiple faucets? Nah. Stick to 1-2 outlets like they suggest.
Energy savings seem legit - my last bill dropped about 15%. No more 'ghost heating' of a giant water tank all day!
One weird thing - the temp display shows 140°F but the water doesn't feel THAT hot. Maybe my well water's too cold (72°F incoming)? Still gets plenty warm for showers though.
Safety features give me peace of mind, especially the dry-fire protection. No more panicking about forgetting to turn it off during vacations.
Pro tip from experience: FILTER YOUR WATER! The hard water in my area was clogging things until I added a simple filter.
Overall? 8.5/10. Not perfect, but for the price and space savings? Worth every penny.