Ariston 2-1/2-Gallon Point-of-Use Indoor Electric Mini-Tank Water Heater #GL2.5 Reviews
Buy Electric tankless water heater
Installing an Ariston electric mini-tank water heater under the sink puts hot water right where you need it at the point-of-use. Lightweight and compact this heater is available in three space-saving sizes: 2.5, 4, and 6+ gallons. These heaters are aesthetic on the outside, glass-lined on the inside, and offer superior insulation for higher efficiency.
Handy heater
Having instant hot water at the kitchen sink is wonderful. This was intended as exact replacement for unit that began leaking after about 2 and a half years. I have hard water (about 700 ppm) and did not follow the instructions about periodic dismantling and cleaning. The heating element accumulated a lot of scale and finally split apart and caused a leak at the base where the electrode mounts. The leak was very gradual and was not noticed until much absorbsion occured on flooring beneath the kitchen sink and mold appeared. Rather than attempting to clean the tank and replace the effected parts, I ordered a new unit. It turns out the new unit was slightly different in physical size. It was 1/2 inch wider and an inch higher requiring modifications to my under sink arrangement (R/O filter ect). I plan to clean the tank and replace the heating element in about a year, hopfully avoiding complications.
Solving slow hot water retrieval
We have a long run from the hot water tank to the basement sink which gets a lot of use. After waiting for 45 seconds, or so, for hot water the furnace will start up to replace all the hot water being used to travel the long distance. The solution was the Ariston GL 2.5 gal.electric mini tank water heater. I installed it under the sink and the hook-up was simple using stainless, flexible water lines. I was fortunate to have an outlet on a dedicated circuit nearby. Hot water is instant and there is an indicator light on the “off/on” switch to let you know when it is heating. It works well and it’s made in the USA.
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