Trans fats, often used in margarines and store-bought cookies, crackers and cakes, are particularly bad for your cholesterol levels. Trans fats raise LDL cholesterol, and lower high-density lipoprotein (HDL), the good cholesterol.Food labels report the content of trans fats, but, unfortunately, only in foods that contain at least one gram per serving.t's not clear whether food with plant sterols or stanols reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke, although experts assume that foods that reduce cholesterol do reduce the risk. Plant sterols or stanols don't appear to affect levels of triglycerides or of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), the good cholesterol.
1 CostHelper readers report paying $70 -$1,706 for installation, for an average expense of $630. 2  An electric water heater can cost $400-$3,000 or more for complete installation of a conventional storage-tank model and $1,800-$4,500 or more for a tankless model (including a 220V/240V outlet). With all needed parts and labor, hiring a plumber to install a traditional gas water heater costs $300-$3,500 or more, depending on capacity (with 40 or 50 gallons the most common sizes); length of warranty (typically 5-12 years); and the amount of repairs required to meet current building codes.
The total installation cost may vary depending on the type of tankless water heater that is installed and the professional who installs it. Understanding what type of tankless water heater to install is the next step. Consumers should choose the type of tankless water heater that is best suited to their needs. For example, a Noritz gas tankless hot water heater of 199,000 BTUs is sufficient for an average household with several bathrooms. Factors such as installing proper ventilation to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and completely changing the size of gas lines and fittings will take an average of 10 hours.