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Each of the following is a potential disadvantage of a tankless water heater, except:
  1. Prone to leakage under certain conditions
  2. May increase hot water usage
  3. May increase energy usage
  4. May take a little longer to start producing hot water
Explanation
Answer: A - Tankless hot water heaters are not prone to leakage. They may increase hot water usage due to the users capitalizing on the virtually-unlimited supply - no showers cooling at the end. Accordingly, the case for potential energy usage increases as well. They also do take five to 10 seconds longer than traditional storage tanks to start producing hot water because they go through an initial cycle before they start firing.
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