Restrictive covenants are not considered illegal, but restrictions that are particularly exacting have been found to limit the ability of an individual to do business. In these cases, some courts have found a specific restrictive covenant agreement not to be valid. That is, the court in question would not hear the case.
1 Because tankless water heaters require a 220V/240V electrical outlet or larger gas pipes than found in an average home plus a stainless steel ventilation system, installation can add $1,000-$3,000 or more, bringing total costs to $1,800-$4,500. A central tankless water heater providing hot water for an entire house can cost $800-$3,000 or more, depending on gpm capacity and whether it's gas or electric, plus features like a safety temperature lock or a remote control.
Tank or tankless. The most costly part of water heater installation is the water heater itself. Water heaters come either with a tank or without. Tankless water heaters cost three or four times more for installation because most homes need to be retrofitted to accommodate them.