Advantages of High Efficiency Water Heaters

For endless hot water that saves on your energy costs, consider replacing your old standard water heater with a state of the art high efficiency water heater. Read some of the advantages of the various types of high efficiency water heaters below.

High Efficiency Water Heaters

  • Takagi Tankless
  • Noritz Tankless
  • Rinnai Tankless
  • Vertex Condensing
  • Eternal Hybrid

Energy Efficient

Energy Saver Efficiency is a measure of heat transfer from the energy source to your water. The closer you are to 1 the better the energy savings. The efficiency for conventional tanks can decline over time as sediment builds up in the unit, while some high efficiency water heaters (tankless water heaters and hybrid water heaters) maintain their efficiency.
  • Standard Water Heater – 0.62 Energy Rating
  • Tankless Water Heater – 0.82+ Energy Rating
  • Condensing Water Heater – 0.96+ Energy Rating
  • Hybrid Water Heater – 0.98+ Energy Rating

Note: NAECA energy compliant water heater efficiency rating information coming soon.

Re-circulation Pumps and Timers Available

All water heater types (standard, tankless, condensing and hybrid) can be installed with a timer, a re-circulation pump, or both. Some find this useful in areas that are in climatically cold regions.

Green Technology

All high efficiency water heater types (tankless, hybrid and condensing) are energy efficient and thus considered green technology. They reduce the carbon footprint cutting needless CO2 emissions by as much as 25%. All three types qualify for the federal tax credit. The Hybrid also qualifies for the LEED credit. As energy costs go up, so do your savings. This combined with the lifespan makes the high efficiency water heaters an attractive option verses a standard water heater.

Endless Hot Water

Tankless water heaters and Hybrid Water Heaters provide endless hot water. For this reason, they are sometimes referred to as On-Demand Water Heaters or Waterless Hot Water Heaters. There is no conventional holding tank. Instead, the water is heated as you use it. Endless hot water is produced on demand, so you will never run out of hot water. There are many models of residential and commercial tankless water heaters and several models of hybrid water heaters available to accomodate all your hot water needs.

Safer Than Standard Water Heaters

Tankless water heaters lack the storage tank while Hybrid water heaters have a smaller storage tank compared to a standard water heater. This makes them safer in an earthquake. The temperature on a tankless water heater can also be set comfortable enough for bathing, thus preventing the danger of scalding.

Various Installation Options Are Available

Tankless water heaters and Hybrid Water Heaters can be installed in the same location as the previous water heater, or relocated as desired, either inside or outside. They are small enough where they can be placed virtually anywhere, saving valuable space. Indoor and outdoor models are available. Our staff is fully trained for all your installation and relocation needs.

Longer Lasting Than Standard Water Heaters

The top tankless water heater manufacturers Noritz, Takagi, and Rinnai, have been making tankless water heaters since around the 1950s. The heat exchanger in a tankless water heater is made of a heavy gauge copper, and the technology is state of the art. These units were designed to last up to and possibly beyond 3 times the lifespan of a standard water heater. They are more durable and don’t have a storage tank that will degrade, leak, or rupture over time. The heat exchanger of a hybrid is made of stainless steel. While the hybrid technology is new, the durability is anticipated to be similar to a tankless. Both the tankless and hybrid water heaters are designed to last, and thus have longer warranties than a standard water heater.

Saves Space Compared To Regular Water Heaters

Tankless water heaters occupy a very small area, averaging about the size of a small suitcase. They are often a lower cost solution if you plan to relocate your water heater to save space. They can be mounted on any interior or exterior wall (i.e. inside basement, kitchen, bathroom or laundry room, and outside wood, brick stucco, etc.). Tankless water heaters can be installed outdoors mounted on a wall. No enclosure is necessary for a tankless water heater. Both Tankless Water Heaters and Hybrid Water Heaters are an attractive option to a new buyer of your home.