Best Tankless Water Heaters Under $1,000

A strong value outdoor heater for a natural gas home in a mild climate, with a better warranty than most budget rivals.

A budget indoor heater from a major brand for a two bathroom home in a moderate climate.

A low cost indoor whole home heater for natural gas homes, but check the warranty with ThermoMate before buying.

A low priced whole home heater for buyers who accept a short warranty and thin documentation to save several hundred dollars.

A bargain outdoor whole home heater for mild climates, best for buyers comfortable with a short warranty.

A low cost indoor heater for a two bathroom home where price matters more than a long warranty.

A good outdoor heater for a one or two bathroom home in a mild climate.

An affordable smart heater for a small home that wants app control without paying for a premium brand.

A low cost outdoor heater from a major brand for a small home, cabin or condo in a mild climate.

For a large home with 300 A service that wants all electric hot water. The lifetime warranty and low price per kilowatt make it a strong value if a pro installs it.

The pick for a larger home with 300 A service that wants electric whole house hot water, even in cooler regions. Few electric heaters match its power and warranty.

For homes with 200 A service in mild climates that want two showers at once from one heater.

A whole home heater for a two bathroom house in a warm or mild climate with 150 A service or more. The 7 year leakage warranty is the main reason to pay over the Rheem.

For a single shower or a pair of sinks in a warm climate, with a lifetime warranty if a pro installs it.

For buyers who want app control on a whole home electric heater. Without published warranty terms, the Stiebel Tempra 24 Trend is the safer buy at the same price.

A low cost whole home heater for a two bathroom house in a warm climate. The short warranty is the tradeoff for the price.

For a faucet far from the main water heater. A lifetime warranty at a low price makes it a safe point of use pick if you hire the install out.

For a small home or apartment in a warm climate with 125 A service. The Tempra 24 costs little more and gives more headroom.

For a two bathroom home in a warm climate that wants a compact whole home heater with a 2 year parts warranty, double what Rheem gives.

For adding fast hot water to a far sink or a single shower in a warm climate. The long warranty sets it apart from cheaper point of use units.

A mainstream whole home heater for a two bathroom house in a warm climate. The Stiebel Tempra 24 Trend costs about the same with a longer warranty.

A budget whole home heater for a small home in a warm climate. Buyers who want published flow and efficiency figures should pay more for a Stiebel or EcoSmart.

For a small home or apartment in a warm climate that wants whole house hot water on two breakers. Amazon stock was low when checked.

For a busy kitchen sink or a pair of sinks that need more flow than a small point of use heater gives.

For a small home or apartment in a warm climate that wants the Bosch name. Most buyers get more power for the money elsewhere.

For a small home or cabin on a 100 A service in a warm climate where a steady shower temperature matters more than flow. Homes with more service get more for the money from a Trend model.

For instant hot water at a kitchen or bathroom sink far from the main heater.

For a single shower or a pair of sinks in a warm climate. The EcoSmart ECO 11 costs less and carries a lifetime warranty.

For instant hot water at a single bathroom or kitchen sink on a budget.