https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/87a6fb45-da88-4805-94bb-e6df4ca25624 Get expert answers on home renovation, insulation, airflow and contractor to homeowner issues. Hosted by Ross Trethewey, Home Technology Expert for This Old House and Nick Schiffer, Founder and Owner, NS Builders and host of the Modern Craftsman Podcast. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Cost: $1200 Skill Level: Expert Steps: Determining whether or not a plastic tank water heater will work for you depends on a variety of factors:, Time: Since plastic tank water heaters are significantly more expensive than traditional steel tank ones, you will need to live in the house for a longer period of time to see any cost savings., Energy Savings: If you’re looking to improve the energy efficiency of the water heater, the plastic water heater is pretty comparable to steel tanks in terms of efficiency, so there won’t be a significant improvement., Fuel Type: This type of tank is only powered by electricity, not gas., Maintenance: The tank itself has a lifetime warranty, so it won’t need to be replaced. However, the metallic parts of the tank are not under warranty and will still require replacement every 5-6 years or so., Consider these factors when deciding if this type of water heater will work for you., Resources: Determining what type of water heater will work best for you depends on a variety of factors, including how long you plan to live in the house, if you use gas or electricity, and how much energy efficiency you hope to gain from the tank. Carefully consider these factors before deciding what water heater should be installed. The plastic water heater featured in the segment is the Marathon electric water heater, manufactured by Rheem (http://www.rheem.com/) and can be found at home centers. While the tank itself has a lifetime warranty, the parts on the tank will still need to be replaced periodically, so check in with your local plumber to make sure he or she is comfortable servicing this type of tank. About Pro2Pro: A network of pro content creators compare field notes in every category of the trades, from carpentry and framing to landscaping and plumbing, and everything in between. About This Old House TV: This Old House is the No. 1 multimedia home enthusiast brand, offering trusted information and expert advice through award-winning television, a highly regarded magazine, and an information-driven website. This Old House and Ask This Old House are produced by This Old House Ventures, LLC and are presented on PBS by WETA Washington, DC. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG http://bit.ly/AskTOHIG Tumblr: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTumblr For more on This Old House and Ask This Old House, visit us at: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseWebsite Pro to Pro Live Q&A | Pro2Pro | This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/ Sun, 17 May 2026 05:22:45 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/87a6fb45-da88-4805-94bb-e6df4ca25624 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.