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1st tank cracked and leaked after about 2 years. Second tank had different fittings and the fitting are now leaking (2 more years) . Novel tanks have different fitting agian and I am trying to choose if it is worth replacing the tank or unprejudiced getting a different trace.
The H770 is a puny water heater with a dedicated faucet delivering 190F water. Seems like a simple view that doesn't grasp rocket science to accomplish. I have had 2 of these units, the first lasted 5 years, the next 4 years and they fail the same diagram, the tank leaks and creates a mess. Now, I'm looking at a 3rd unit after 9 years of using these products. I have whole home water heaters cost 2x this heater, require $100 professional installation, but lasts over 4-5x longer. Newer models are not topple in replacements either, as there are runt valve set changes, meaning another $100 professional labor cost if I didn't do it myself. Per instructions, it takes about 1 hour for a professional to install, and that includes working is a tight spot underneath a kitchen sink. Now, the maker claims that the H770, like any water heater, wears out with time, and that's a given. However, instant hot water is less a necessity than a whole home water heater. Its easier to exercise an electric thermo pot, is far cheaper and easily serviced or replaced by a consumer and they last for decades. Lastly, a thermo pot can be filled with better filtered or bottle water rather than relying on pure tap water, as the H770 does [there is a filtered water version, but its otherwise a similar apparatus.] If you are aware this product lasts to 5 years and are willing to endure the replacement labor and cost, by all means, otherwise this product cannot be recommended.
I have had two of these units in the 15 years that we have had our kitchen. The first unit lasted about 9.5 years, the second one lasted only 5.5 years. If I remember correctly, the first one had a stainless metal tank, this one has a white plastic tank and has apparently been leaking for a couple of years as there was a lot of mineral buildup at the lower electrode where it enters the plastic tank and a lot of internal rusting of the sheet metal tank housing. I was fortunate to behold a dinky puddle under the tank, and upon further observation with a lustrous light, I could discover rust marks on the OUTSIDE of the sheet metal tank! My water is softened, so I do not have any problems at all with hard water. Since I install appliances as piece of my business, and since I many times have the "say" on what recommendations of brands my customers have me install in their kitchens, I am definately NOT going to recommend INSINKERATOR any more! What conventional to be a quality product is now a raze of money!
BEWARE, if you have one of these units, CHECK IT COMPLETELY BEFORE THE WARRANTY IS UP TO BE Clear THERE ARE NO LEAKS WHATSOEVER (a brilliant light helps, along with removing the front panel, AFTER UNPLUGGING the unit) .
