Yeah, I wonder if you factor in the cost for the fix, if it saves you money at all?
I mean:
* The initial cost is higher * The cost to fix is HUGE in money and time (this part has to be remade from unicorn tears in outer mongolia. It'll take a week, meanwhile, you'll freeze to death) * The efficiency may be higher but in the case of something like a tankless water heater, when the power's out you have *NO* hot water, as you have no tank.
There is this new hotness that everyone's talking about. I'm sure you've heard it… "The Nest"… it's a pretty thermostat that can communicate with other 'stats in the house, coordinating efforts. A basic thermostat is one of the most uncomplicated things in the house… why should it need firmware updates?!
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Date: 2011-12-24 05:48 am (UTC)I mean:
* The initial cost is higher
* The cost to fix is HUGE in money and time (this part has to be remade from unicorn tears in outer mongolia. It'll take a week, meanwhile, you'll freeze to death)
* The efficiency may be higher but in the case of something like a tankless water heater, when the power's out you have *NO* hot water, as you have no tank.
There is this new hotness that everyone's talking about. I'm sure you've heard it… "The Nest"… it's a pretty thermostat that can communicate with other 'stats in the house, coordinating efforts. A basic thermostat is one of the most uncomplicated things in the house… why should it need firmware updates?!