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Tankless vs Tank Payback Calculator

Estimate simple payback from the installed price difference and your expected annual savings.

Screening estimate only.This worksheet uses only the values you enter. A licensed plumber's sizing, code review, and installation plan are authoritative.

Simple payback worksheet

Estimate years to recover the price difference

Enter the added installed price for the tankless option and the annual savings you expect from quotes, bills, or your own estimate.

Simple payback appears here.Change either input to update the estimate.

Formula note: simple payback equals installed price difference divided by estimated annual savings. This excludes repairs, financing, utility rate changes, maintenance, and comfort value.