Hot Water Heater ("Too small")

[Kevin Nichols]

We have a duplex where on one side, the previous owner moved the hot water heater from the attic down to the small kitchen and made it an under cabinet installation.

It's pretty small....probably 30 gallon, electric.

Tenant is complaining about lack of hot water.  This is easily a $600 to $1000 upgrade and this is not a long term tenant.

Thoughts?

[Steve Vaughan]

I'd troubleshoot/replace the heating elements and/or t-stats. A kit with all 4 is like $40. The tank is right there under the sink so draining will be a cinch.

If a new tank is needed, I'd probably go tankless. Sounds like you need the room.

Research tankless while learning how to swap/repair/maintain your own w/h's.  They're not that hard.  Plumbers will kill your budget every time.  Good luck @Kevin Nichols!