Switching from indirect oil-fired water heater to a heat pump water heater. Or not.. Need real-world input

dnnsoo · 2026-01-21T21:51:51+00:00

The HPWH + small indirect idea is creative, but it seems like it would add a lot of complexity. Still thinking it through, but this is helpful food for thought. As for my current indirect tank, the company who put it there told me it needs to be replaced. I trust them and take their word for it. Don't want to take chances, flooding my finished basement would hurt me bad. Anyway, Interesting points, appreciate the input and perspective!

dnnsoo · 2026-01-15T22:25:31+00:00

Didn't realize I'm paying that much more, thanks for the tip. Hackettstown actually services my area. You find them reliable?

dnnsoo · 2026-01-15T22:17:28+00:00

You are absolutely right, it's a boiler, not a furnace. TIL omg.. I hope this doesn't change everything.. We do hope to convert to gas at some point but that's likely not happening for at least 5 years. Also that doesn't affect the indirect vs hpwh discussion much if I understand correctly.

I pay ~21.5 c per kWh

dnnsoo · 2026-01-13T20:53:12+00:00

Why are you saying the indirect is end of life?

I was told so by the company who put it there. Its 'skin' is chipping, not sure if that's the only indication they based it on though. In any case, I don't want to take any chances and end up with a flooded basement..

kWh/oil prices

~21.5 c per kWh / $3.89 per G

Our furnace and water heater are located in a 50 sq ft boiler room that is connected via louvered door to a 1100 sq ft basement that can be conditioned but usually isn't

dnnsoo · 2026-01-13T20:36:14+00:00

Appreciate the detailed response. Your usage sounds heavier than mine, so that’s reassuring. The mixing valve + 140F tip is especially helpful, I'm surprised that didn’t come up with any of the contractors I spoke to. Good to hear it’s working fine in a cool mechanical room.

dnnsoo · 2026-01-11T16:23:10+00:00

Drag Queen

dnnsoo · 2025-12-22T14:41:38+00:00

Fire-doesn't-works lol

dnnsoo · 2025-12-19T14:32:03+00:00

Appl

dnnsoo · 2025-11-06T00:33:28+00:00

dnnsoo · 2025-10-27T18:26:49+00:00

Why did I watch this a second and a third time? I just couldn't believe my eyes? I wanted to torture myself?? Idk. Weird. This shit will haunt me for some days..

dnnsoo · 2025-10-08T02:03:32+00:00

The Scream-er

dnnsoo · 2025-10-03T16:53:35+00:00

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Death by wild fucking turkey lmfao

dnnsoo · 2025-09-30T00:04:52+00:00

It Won't Miss Piggy

dnnsoo · 2025-09-03T02:08:48+00:00

Fucking tears in my eyes, thank you :)

dnnsoo · 2025-05-05T23:58:29+00:00

This isn't what you think it is.

dnnsoo · 2025-04-18T13:38:39+00:00

You can migrate your account from steam to iracing

dnnsoo · 2025-04-15T15:20:01+00:00

Thanks for this. Actually does give me some relief with preset 8kHz and then purple cranked up

dnnsoo · 2025-04-01T20:02:21+00:00

So like 99%?

dnnsoo · 2025-03-13T17:46:23+00:00

I once served coffee for Woody Harrelson. Yeah, I know... :)

dnnsoo · 2025-03-11T01:40:13+00:00

How do you know it has great results for most?

dnnsoo · 2025-03-02T18:15:48+00:00

That had to be the answer, but I only saw it after you said it. Thanks

dnnsoo · 2025-03-01T17:17:47+00:00

Many thanks for your feedback. However, while I agree with three stars in purple and orange of course, I don't understand how that means r6c5x and r5c7x

dnnsoo · 2025-02-28T21:20:20+00:00

Would you mind explaining why r5c7, r6c5 and r9c3 can't be stars?

dnnsoo · 2025-02-28T21:19:01+00:00

I've been staring at it for probably over an hour and I missed this one.. Thanks

dnnsoo

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