Tankless Hot Water Heaters, Efficient, Effective, Endless.
Archive for December, 2008
Tankless Systems Save Space
Dec 29th
Tankless Systems Save Space |
Most residential water heaters are located or installed in areas such as a utility room,basement , closet or garage. Storage tank water heaters be it electric or gas require a substantial amount of space, space that could be used for other purposes such a additional storage place etc. If you decide to go with a tankless water heater you will save space and money!
Tankless or instant hot water heaters have no storage tank, they heat the water as it is passing through the appliance, thereby giving you a potential savings of 60%. That is a significant reduction on your water heating bills compared to a storage tank water heater not to mention the space savings due to its’ compact size.
The Tankless Hot Water Myth
Dec 17th
The Tankless Myth |
We have heard this SO many times that I have to try and explain why its completely just a misunderstanding.
Here is a version of the myth “because the water is heated instantly at the unit you will always have to wait for hot water at your tap” or “you have to run the water for a minute or so to get the hot water so its not really instantly hot”.
For some reason many people seem to think that these tankless systems are able to provide hot water at the tap instantly. We have even heard people claim that tankless hot water heaters are not environmentally friendly because you have to run the water for a period of time before the hot arrives.
Figure one.
From this image you can you can see the flow that water takes from a tankless to a tap. The black bar represents insulation, when no one is using hot water the insulation works to keep the existing water in the pipe hot. Over time this water does get cold, by morning the pipe will contain nothing but room temperature water. When you turn the hot water tap on it has to push all the cold water out of the tap, once its gone then you can get the warm water.
Figure Two.
From this image you can see that hot water needs to take the exact same route that hot water from the tankless must take. Therefor it has to push out all the cold water currently contained in the hot water pipe before the user will get hot water and thus there is really no difference between the two systems. Well one is much more economical and energy efficient then the other.
No one keeps there car running all night so that it hot in the morning why keep water in your house hot 24 hours/day? Tankless water heaters solve this problem, and there is practically no noticeable difference between the systems, well that’s not true there is a numerical one on your gas or electric bill.
Bosch Tankless Heater Review
Dec 15th
Bosch Tankless Heater |
It seems that every user has had a unique experience with their Bosch Tankless heater. Some people are extremely happy and wouldn’t switch to anything else. On the other hand there are far more that are 
extremely disappointed in its functionality and its heating capabilities . Below is a synopsis of the majority of complaints. Of the 38 reviews that were submitted 1 being the worst and 5 the best the results are as follows.
- 1 (Very Bad) – 21
- 2 (Bad) – 7
- 3 (OK) – 3
- 4 (Good) – 5
- 5 (Very Good) – 2
Reputation – of the 38 reviews submitted there was 21 were rated the lowest possible
Reliability – Of the 21 reviews that were negative 18 people had pieces that broke or had to be replaced
Design – Several of the 21 negatives all had complaints about the system taking too long to produce the hot water
Additionally users were able to enter pros and cons that they had experienced with the Bosch Tankless.
Pros of the Bosch Tankless
27 of the 38 respondents said that “when it was working it worked great”. Several also mentioned space saving, energy efficient and endless hot water.
Cons of the Bosch Tankless
20 out of 38 mentioned temperature fluctuations as a source of negativity. Also mentioned was non responsive technical support, high installation costs, leaky and expensive venting and reliability.
Tankless Installation Time
Dec 14th
How Long Will A Tankless Take to Install?
This can be a difficult question to answer as there are a number of factors that need to be taken into account. They range from
- Relocation – Does it make sense to move the tankless closer to hot water demands? does this involve moving the gas lines? Is there a venting issue that requires it moved?
- Size / Mounting - The Tankless is significant smaller then a full sized convential tank, this allows it to be mounted numerous locations.
- Venting – All tankless systems have unique venting requirements this may play a factor in its positioning, get a free evaluation here.
- Type – Do you want a propane, natural gas or electric tankless system? These factors can all play a part in tankless installation times.
The installation crews are scheduled to do 2 tankless installs per day, so most installs rarely go past 4 hours (quite a few have been installed in less than an hour). If you decide to go ahead with the tankless system, be that rental or purchase its a safe bet to allocate 4 hours for the install.
Takagi Tankless
Dec 10th
Takagi has been around since 1952 and has provided the tankless market with a number of firsts.
- Takagi is the First tankless water heater company specializing in tankless-only products to enter the 
North American market.
- Takagi is the First tankless water heater company to offer a tankless product (the T-H1) with an amazing thermal efficiency rating of up to 95%.
- Takagi is the First tankless water heater company to offer a “direct vent convertible” tankless model (the T-K3) which allows you to convert the unit to a direct vent unit.
Takagi is the First tankless water heater company to utilize the air-fuel ratio rod, a unique safety device.
Takagi has 10 tankless units to choose from, they range from small residential heaters that are capable of 3.0 gallons/minute to large industrial systems that are able to produce 7.9 gallons/minute. Of course most of their systems are smart link capable which doubles their output.
Tankless Rental
Dec 9th
You are probably paying $50.00 or more per month to just maintain the heat in a tank type water heater. WHY? Because the tank system looses its heat up the flue and then reheats, even while you sleep or are at work. This is called standby heat loss. 
The payback period for tankless water heaters is 3 to 7 years depending on how much hot water you use and the cost of energy. The smaller the amount of hot water that you use, the faster the payoff. If you are single and are seldom at home using hot water, your energy bill reflects the low consumption because tankless water heaters do not experience standby heat loss. Rewarding conservation is a key toward protecting future fresh water supplies.
Switching to a tankless water heater is easy. You can rent a Rinnai tankless water heater for about $35 per month. If you live in Anywhere in Toronto, Bramton, Hamilton or all of the GTA, all you need to do is send us your information and we’ll give you a free assessment. You can get started today. You will receive a Rinnai tankless water heater installed by a licensed installer and the cost of a standard installation will be completely covered. In a few hours you will have your own tankless system!
Another benefit of renting is that you will still qualify for the ecoEnergy rebate from Natural Resources Canada. Click here for more details.
FREE Quotes for Toronto and surrounding areas
Dec 5th
Want a Free Quote? |
Do you Live in Toronto or maybe southern Ontario, Hamilton, Oshawa, Markham? If so then you are entitled to a free quote for a tankless water heater. Simply fill out the form below and someone get back to you within 2 business days (usually within a few hours). We will then send a trained REP out to your location to determine if a tankless system can be vented properly the REP will also be able to recommend a unit that is correctly sized for your unique house.
As a home owner you have two options, you can rent the tankless system or you can out right purchase and own it. The choice will be up to you. Find out more now.
Electric VS Gas Tankless
Dec 5th
Gas VS Electric Tankless |
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| Gas Tankless Water Heaters | Electric Tankless Water Heaters |
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| LP or Natural Gas Prices Significantly Lower | Operating Cost Tends To Be Higher Long Term |
| More Powerful…Continuous Hot Water On Demand | Less Hot Water Due To Amount Of Electrical Current Needed to Produce Significant Amounts Of Hot Water |
| Low Amperage Needed For Operation | Needs at Least 120 Amps to Operate Which Is 5 Times That of a Typical Central Air Conditioning Systems |
| Note: The Comparison Made Between Gas & Electric is Based on several factors. Electic Tankless Water Heaters Can Be Used Efficiently In A One Family Home and Become Competitive To Gas Tankless Heaters.It should also be noted that electric Tankless Systems are IDEAL for cottages and Ontario has a huge vacation property industry. | |
