roughly 2 times bigger. costa rica: 51,000 square kilometers. kentucky: 104,000 square kilometers. roughly 2 times bigger. costa rica: 51,000 square kilometers.
Whole house water heaters are installed in a single location and supply the hot water for all fixtures and appliances in the home. Both tankless and tank-type water heaters can serve as whole-house systems, costing an average of $679 to install.
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).