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Review on 🚿 Ecosmart POU 3.5 Electric Tankless Water Heater, 3.5KW@120-Volt, Compact Size 7” x 11” x 3” by Kevin Mckechnie

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great for extra heating

Model POU 6 Six years old and still working well. My kitchen is far from my water heater so I installed it to get hot water faster. I didn't use a flow restrictor as the water at 1.5-2 GPM is warm enough for most tasks like light rinsing, washing hands, etc. If I need warmer water, I just turn on the tap. a little down. But when the main house hot water (120 degrees Fahrenheit) reaches this heater, I get very hot water out of the faucet and into the dishwasher. I would not recommend this if you have young children as the water temperature can reach over 140 degrees. F, and you risk getting burned. I think the unit's LED display shows a maximum of 140, but I've measured hotter water with a thermometer. When I need a pot of boiling water, I fill the pot more slowly and let this heater heat the water as much as possible. Then it cooks much faster on the stove. I also turn on the hot water tap a little before starting the dishwasher. This ensures that the main hot water in the house has reached the sink and is ready for rapid heating. One thing I noticed is that the paragraph in the product description says it requires a 40 amp circuit breaker which contradicts the other information given. Mine actually draws about 23 amps, so it's connected to a 30 amp switch with 10 AWG wire.

Pros
  • Good cause
Cons
  • Weight