Review by Getting rained on:

I purchased this unit for my wife for Christmas of 2006 (started using in January 2007). As a frequent tea drinker, she loved the convenience of having hot water available on demand. Last week the unit started reboiling when it wasn’t supposed to and no longer stays on the “keep warm” function but instead keeps boiling as though we’d just filled it with cooler water. It also dispenses in spurts and gurgles, as though there’s air trapped in the line. The reslult is hot water spattering in every direction. Basically, it’s a hazard. Thank God we didn’t leave it plugged in while we were away.

I recommend this product for anyone who’s interested in having it work for 12-15 months before it fails. Those who desire unreliable appliances that could be fire traps might also be interested.

Review by P. Noland:

We bought the SP-4000 in the last week of 2005. It stoped working in the middle of March. I called the number on the back of the pot for warranty service and got an answering machine. They have not returned my calls. I guess they expect me to throw it in the trash. It was nice to have until it stopped working.

Review by F. PATCH:

My wife reminded me that our children and grandchildren were due to visit our cottage in one week, but not hot water. I placed my order on line and it was delivered in 3 days. Hot water at the cottage in 4 days. Wow it only took me 15 minutes to install. Then hot showers for all on the weekend. Great product.Bosch PowerStar 1.5 GPM Point-Of-Use Indoor Tankless Electric Water Heater #AE9.5

Review by Flashlight fan:

This heater works as advertised! The adjustments for temperature and the 220v hookup should be done by someone comfortable with these tasks – the instructions are not as clear as they could be. The indicator light is very helpful it adjusting the flow as it indicates when the unit is on (there is a click also).

Review by M. Esaili:

This product is perfect for homes where the space is an issue or for locations distant from heating source.

The first heater we received and installed was mulfunctioning. After discussing the troubleshooting with BOSH, Amazon the same day we contacted them sent us new replacement. Returning the first heater could be easier. Thank you Amazon.com!

My electric panel was just some year new, we did not have to provide any additional works besides wiring the heater. I saved all closet space(where I had located 30gal. el water heater) for other use. Heater is very small, it would easily fit under the sink. Temperature of hot water can be adjusted to your needs. 2 gallons of hot water per minute are good enough. According to professional installer, the heater is so simple device, that it should not have any additional problems.

I am very happy with the product and am starting considering this type of hot water heater for whole house, no matter price for electrical works.

Where the space is an issue, this product is one of great solutions.

I am highly recomanding this heater.

Review by Brent D. Healy:

This is for Jack Stecker. maybe you shouldn’t be crushing all those pills buddy, I think it’s negatively impacting your brain. This water heater is not intended to replace a tank water heater, it is not for your whole house.

If it is tripping your breaker, it is because you did not wire it correctly, or are using the wrong size breaker. The wire sizes that Bosch says to use are NOT intended as a guideline, they are the size that the unit needs. You are probably very lucky you didn’t burn down your house. Next time follow the instructions, ALL of the instructions, and take the pills AFTER you are done with the wiring. I have two Bosch tankless water heaters, and they are awesome, but they need to be installed correctly. And yes, they do draw more electricity when they are on than a conventional tank water heater, it’s just that they are only on when you need hot water. that draw is why you need to follow the directives about wire size. If it says 8ga wire, you CANNOT use 10ga.

Also, the size requirement for your house service needs to adhered to as well, if is says minimum 200 amp service, you cannot use it with a 150 amp service, you could burn your house down.

My advice, buy the 220v unit and have an electrician install it for you.