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Energy Audit Program Coming To An End… Again

administrator — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:12:53 +0000

The ecoEnergy program that gives homeowners access to thousands in grant money to upgrade and improve the efficiency of their homes is coming to an end.

This program is quite convoluted due to both the Provincial and Federal Governments flip flopping on both funding and support for the ecoEnergy retrofit. I guess when something is as successful as the ecoEnergy program it makes sense that our Government would work to dismantle it.

Moving from a old tank type hot water system to a tankless will net you 315-375 dollars in rebate money depending on the efficiency of your new tankless. You can also add grants up, so if you change out your old furnace or insulate you walls to R-50, then add 750-1250 dollars to that 375 dollars you received for the tankless. It’s definitely a great opportunity for Canadians to take advantage of.

Having an energy audit on your home shows you the home owner intimate details regarding the walls, roof, equipment, insulation, and efficiency of the place you live and call home. It can provide very useful ways to not only save money but get you access to grants that help offset the cost of the upgrades. The ecoEnergy audit retrofit will once again be cancelled on March 31st 2012.

You can find out more on where do get an audit from http://homeecoenergyaudit.ca

If you are interested in the grants and the values that are available you can check them out here on this GRANT CHART

Navien Tankless Recall In Ontario – Poisoning Risk – Models and Model Number

administrator — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:38:37 +0000

Navien tankless has issued a recall on thousands of tankless systems that have pose a risk of leaking carbon monoxide and poisoning homeowners.

Navien is located in South Korea and has been manufacturing it’s tankless water heater for several years now. There are a suspected 13,000 units with the defect and recalled. An unstable connection can cause the vent collar to separate or disconnect allowing exhaust and carbon monoxide to leak into the home.

Tankless water heaters are a green appliance that is able to heat water instantly saving consumers money and energy. A tankless eliminates the need to have a standing storage hot water tank that needs to be heated continuously.

The affected Navien tankless systems that are being recalled were sold to distributors from February 2008 to March 2009. They have been described as:

Navien tankless hot water heaters are white with “T-Creator” and “NAVIEN” on the front. Recalled model numbers are CR-180(A), CR-210(A), CR-240(A), CC-180(A), CC-210(A) and CC-240(A) manufactured in 2008. A label on the side of the water heater lists the model number along with the manufacturing year in YYYY format.

These units are installed indoors in basements and closets (typically in Canada and the northern US). The units that are installed outside are not affected and not being recalled.

If you discover you have one of these models you can schedule a free repair but should not use the water heater in the mean time. Navien also suggests that a carbon monoxide detector be installed outside the sleeping areas of homes.

For more information you can contact Navien at (800) 244-8202 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Debunking Some Common Tanklesss Beliefs

administrator — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:02:25 +0000

I have read a few articles lately regarding a number of beliefs, ideas, and thoughts on the benefits and opinions of tankless water heaters. I would like to take a few minutes here to verify and nullify some of them.

A tankless water heater will not save you money.

This depends so much on the situation it’s impossible to make any claim that a tankless will not save you money. Here are a few variables that factor in.

The price of natural gas varies by Province, City, Country, and even supplier and on top of that there is delivery charges, taxes, and additional fees. A tankless can significantly influence these costs instigating either an increase or a decrease (more often than not its a decrease).
The price of the tankless… this varies again with the size of unit, the brand etc etc. Also be careful of door to door conventional tank type water heater sales people, more often than not those contracts are much higher than the actual cost of a tankless.
Tankless warranties are pretty similar to a conventional tank type water heater, but…. a tankless is designed to be serviced and have a lifespan of over 20 years. Their heat exchangers are designed to be cleaned of all calcification, whereas you tank type heater is simply designed to be replaced

So take the what you hear about the advantages and disadvantages of a tankless with a grain of salt. If someone has decided it’s not for them and feels it important to rhyme off a few common misconceptions take the time to investigate and see if its right for your home.

Rinnai Tankless Error LC Code

administrator — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:51:02 +0000

Your Rinnai will build up a scale on the inside of the heat exchanger significantly reducing efficiency. If it becomes too much the Rinnai tankless will produce an error code LC (or 00 when previewing error history).

How to Fix Error LC on your Rinnai

As a temporary fix if you simply unplug the unit and wait 60 seconds then plug it back in the tankless should work for a little while. The Rinnai may work for up to a week before the error shows up again but it’s important you address the issue as soon as possible.

To properly fix the problem the tankless needs to be flushed to remove the scale buildup. Toronto and surrounding areas serviced by municipal water have reasonable water hardness. Areas serviced by well water are prone to higher water hardness and greater scale buildup in the tankless.

See how to properly flush your tankless at home

Check out our tankless flushing service for Toronto and surrounding areas.

Lime Scale…. The Energy Thief

administrator — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:23:52 +0000

From the smallest homes and business to the very largest, everyone invests a substantial amount of money into heating water. The problem is lime scale buildup on the surface of water heaters, which significantly reduces heat transfer. This lime scale reduces heat transfer, decreases fuel efficiency, and will ultimately lead to equipment failure.

Water naturally contains dissolved minerals such as calcium carbonate, lime, silica, iron, and phosphate to name a few. These trace elements are essential to human health, not so much for your water heater though. With heat the minerals are able to precipitate out and build up on the surfaces.

On day one of a tank type water heater you looking at your greatest efficiency, sometimes as high as 80%. This is reduced quickly as the lime and other particles cling together and bake themselves into a hard crust. This scale builds up on the walls and blocks the heat transfer proportionally as much. With the additional heat not being transferred into the water the steel becomes brittle and can crack quite easily.

Solutions For Lime Scaling

For a tankless water heater it is essential that you have the system flushed once a year with a de scaling solution (vinegar). This maintains the tankless heat exchanger and ensure a consistent efficiency rate. As for your conventional tank water heater, flushing is more difficult but can be done. For the most part they are designed as disposable units that are simply just replaced if broken.

Live Tankless Help

administrator — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:34:48 +0000

We have been experiencing some growth and with it comes some more advanced features. We are now offering live help to users of the Tankless Hot Water Guide.

In the bottom right corner there in now an option to connect live to an agent and ask any questions you may have regarding your existing tankless or one that you are planning to purchase.

Comments are for the most part left open on all posts. Feel free to post any questions you have regarding specific tankless topics.

Take Care

Tankless Warranty Facts

administrator — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:47:00 +0000

Tankless systems all seem to have different warranties and information regarding their heat exchangers, parts, and labour on installation. Here is a small break down of what you as a home owner can expect.

Bosch – 12 year warranty on tankless heat exchanger and 2 years on Parts.

Navian – 15 year warranty on tankless heat exchanger and 5 years on Parts

Noritz - 10 year warranty on tankless heat exchanger and 5 years on Prats.

Rinnai – 12 year warranty on tankless heat exchanger and 5 on Parts, but also comes with 1 year on labour.

Takagi - 10 year warranty on tankless heat exchanger, 5 years on Parts, and 1 year on labour.

It pays to do your research as you can see there is a bit of a difference between the different brands and the warranties that they offer. These tankless systems are designed to last for a number of years, many years longer than your conventional tank water heater.

Also know that the company you hire to do the installation more often than not (if they are reputable) will add additional warranty on to your unit. Make sure to get a few quotes and make the warranty a priority when negotiating the price.

Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters Bring in the Awards

administrator — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:31:48 +0000

Rinnai is the number 1 selling tankless water heater and there is a reason for its success. Rinnai builds stable, efficient, trustworthy units that enable any homeowner to brag about their tankless water heater.

Rinnai has had the honours of receiving accolades from three media outlets recently. The first being Builders Magazine 2010 brand leader in quality. The second is Greenbuilder’s Magazine Hot 50 products of 2010. The last is a nod from Bestcover.com best Whole-House tankless water heater.

Rinnai had this to say,

“We’re thrilled that each of these publications independently found Rinnai worthy of such distinct honors,” said Rinnai America General Manager Phil Weeks. “Builder, GreenBuilder and Bestcovery.com each target a specific segment of our customer base, and these awards communicate to all three audiences that Rinnai is a leader in the tankless industry. Tankless is the future of water heating in North America, so as builders and consumers embrace this new technology, having the endorsement of these influential publications will help instill confidence in our products and the Rinnai brand.”

Rinnai is a subsidiary of Rinnai Corporation in Nagoya, Japan, and was established in 1974. The American headquarters is in Peachtree City, Ga. Rinnai Corporation manufactures gas appliances including tankless water heaters, a wide range of kitchen appliances and heating and air conditioning units. As the technology leader in its industry, Rinnai is the largest gas appliance manufacturer in Japan and is the number one selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in North America. For more information about Rinnai and its entire product line, visit www.rinnai.us

Navien Tankless Error Codes

administrator — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:45:35 +0000

Navien Tankless Error Codes

This is the Entire list of Error codes for the Navien tankless water heater.

These troubleshooting tips are for models 180, 210, 240.

If you have any further questions send an email or post in the comments section and we will try to answer all inquiries.

E001	Water is boiling in the Heat Exchanger	1. clean the inlet water straining2. Check the automatic flow 3. Check the heat exchanger, remove and clean with a solution
E003	Ignition Failure	1. Check to see if the main gas supply is on2. Check that the power is on 3. Check the igniter for spark
E004	False flame detection	1. Ensure ground wire is connected 2. Check the igniter for spark
E007	Hot water outlet: thermistor -open	1. Check the thermistor 2. Replace the thermistor
E008	Hot water outlet: thermistor -short	1. Check the thermistor 2. Replace the thermistor
E009	Abnormal fan motor activity	1. Check and clean the air filter 2. Check and clean the fan motor
E010	Abnormal Air Pressure	1. Check the vent pipe for obstructions 2. Check and clean the air filter
E012	Flame loss	1. Check the main gas line (valve open?) 2. Check intake air pipe 3. Check the ground wire 4. Check power supply
E015	Abnormal control board	1. Check power supply 2. Check the GFI
E016	Overheating of heat exchanger	1. Turn off the the for at least 30 minutes ten restart. 2. Clean the inlet water strainer 3. Check the automatic flow adjustment valve 4. Check the heat exchanger: remove and clean with a cleaning solution
E021	Cold water inlet: thermistor 1 -open	1. Check thermistor 2. Replace thermistor
E022	Cold water inlet: thermistor 1 -short	1. Check thermistor 2. Replace thermistor
E027	Abnormal activity of the air pressure sensor	1. Check the vent pipe for obstructions 2. Check and clean the air filter
E030	Exhaust overheat: exhaust high limit switch shuts down the unit when the flue temperature exceeds 149 F or 65C	1. Turn off the the for at least 30 minutes ten restart.2. Clean the inlet water strainer 3. Check the automatic flow adjustment valve 4. Check the heat exchanger: remove and clean with a cleaning solution
E032	Cold water inlet: thermistor 2 -open	1. Check thermistor 2. Replace thermistor
E033	Cold water inlet: thermistor 2 -short	1. Check thermistor 2. Replace thermistor
E034	Abnormal – flow adjustment valve	1. Check the flow adjustment valve
E035	Abnormal activity of the gas pressure sensor	1. Check gas line
E036	Communication failure	1. Contact Navien Tech. support
E037	Water leak inside unit	1. Close cold water main 2. Replace leaking parts
E038	Abnormal circulation pump	1. Check the circulation PUMP. 2. Check the water flow sensor 3. Check the cold water main
E039	Abnormal – water flow sensor	1. Check the water flow sensor
E041	Hot water outlet: thermistor 2 -open	1. Check thermistor 2. Replace thermistor
E042	Hot water outlet: thermistor 2 -short	1. Check thermistor 2. Replace thermistor
E043	Abnormal cascade connection	1. Check model type
E044	Abnormal thermistor connection	1. Check thermistor connection
E045	Abnormal – mixing valve	1. Check the mixing valve
E048	Abnormal LPG gas pressure	1. Check the LPG gas 2. Fill the LPG gas

There will be error codes on both the remote control and on the computer board on the main unit.

To reset a Navien tankless water heater either unplug the unit and wait a minute to plug it back in again, or press the power button on the remote control off and then back on again.

If Nothing else works call Navien’s Tech Support at 1-800-519-8794

Toronto Tankless

administrator — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:57:50 +0000

Toronto Tankless

Looking to get a Toronto Tankless water heater? We have been installing these units in Toronto and surrounding areas for years now. We have installed nearly every brand and can service anything that has been installed already. So if your thinking of getting a tankless water heater in Toronto give us a call or fill out a contact form, its a free quote, at the very least you will have an idea of what one of these tankless units cost.

Venting a tankless in Toronto can be very difficult as there are a lot of requirements and specifications that have to be met before an installation can even begin. In fact I would bet that around 40% of toronto / GTA homes cant even get a tankless system. Does your home meet the requirements and thus 750$ in government rebates? Toronto and surrounding area homes that meet tankless installation requirements receive 750 dollars in government rebates.

Fill out the form below and find out for free if you meet the requirements.

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