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The DOE computes average annual operating costs of $388 for a storage-tank heater, and $272 for a tankless heater. That's $116 less. If the tankless system costs $2,200 installed, and saves $116 a year, it would take about 19 years to break even on the investment.ost homes have a storage tank for hot water â 50 gallons or more that's regularly reheated and ready to use 24 hours a day. The compact alternative, often billed as the more efficient European system, is a tankless, or on-demand water heater.
Tankless water heaters typically last 15 to 20 years, compared to 10 years or less for a tank-type water heater. If there are very hard water conditions, water treatment will be important in maintaining the life of the water heater.