Tankless Water Heaters

EcoEnergy Audit Program Cancelled Again

administrator — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:40:08 +0000

The Harper government has one again cancelled the ecoEnergy audit program early. The audit program was surprisingly cancelled on January 29th 2012, and was not supposed to finish until March 31st 2012.

Why Was The Audit Program Cancelled?

This is a bit of a mystery, as the Conservatives had pledged 400 million in funding to the program from the budget only a few months ago. Now with less than half of that money released as grants to Canadian citizens they have removed any access chalking it up to “fiscal responsibility”. So ultimately the energy audit program in Canada has been destroyed to save 200 million dollars… If you look at how much money the program saves and has saved home owners through efficiency alone that 200 million is a drip in the Billion dollar savings bucket. It’s really unfortunate we have such a pro oil Government willing to discount its citizens so easily.

What Are The Details?

If you have completed your first audit but haven’t finished your upgrades or retrofits then you are still eligible for Government grants and rebates
The program is completely closed to new entrants
Homeowners can receive post-retrofit evaluations and apply for grants until June 30, 2012; the retrofit renovations must be completed by March 31.

If you were hoping to get the rebates associated with a high efficiency tankless water heater then, unfortunately, you’re out of luck at the current moment. Hopefully the program will be reinstated, but as it stands at the current moment you will have to recoup your tankless costs with its efficiency.

Why does everyone rent water heaters in Ontario?

administrator — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:28:07 +0000

No other province rents hot water tanks so why does everyone here in Ontario?

It is a strange province we live in. No one rents their furnace, air conditioner, fridge, stove, washer or dryer. So why do we rent water heaters?

Ontario is in a transitional phase right now as old tank type water heaters are being replaced with the new, technologically enhanced, tankless water heaters. A tankless is well over 90% efficient and heats water on demand, significantly reducing your energy consumption (and energy bills).

With this new transition it’s time for Ontario residents to start owning verses renting their water heater…. here’s why now is the right time to start owning.

A tankless has a much longer lifespan than a regular tank, so you save money.
Tankless systems typically cost more so the rental fees can be more than double
Rental water heater companies don’t care about efficiency, why would they? You’re the one paying the bill.
The Government is offering free rebates to offset some of the additional costs of a tankless.
It will cost you significantly less to own than to it will to continue renting a water heater.

Tankless Math Breakdown – Renting a Tankless Vs Owning a Tankless

Rental Tankless

Monthly Rental Fee - $39.95 plus taxes

Lifespan of 20+ years – 39.95 x 12 x 20 = $9588 plus taxes to rent a tankless.

Owned Tankless

Purchase and Installation Cost – $2400 – $4000 (not including government rebates)

Lifespan of 20+ years – these systems have exceptionally long warranties so you’re likely to get an easy 20 or more years of reliable service.

Conclusion

None of the other appliances are rented in our homes what baffles us so much to assume that a water heater needs to be? Renting a regular water heater verses owning will cost homeowners more than double. It’s time to get out of these ridiculous 10 year contracts and get back to simply owning your water heater and saving money. Technology is revolutionizing water heating systems don’t get locked into a lengthy contract call or email today and see how cheap owning a tankless can be.

We offer free site inspections to provide you with an exact price and to ensure a tankless can be installed in your home.

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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.

Water Heater Flush Service Toronto

administrator — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:42:16 +0000

Do you have a tankless or conventional hot water tank? I bet you do.

It needs to be flushed!

Well, actually I lied, if it’s less than 2 years old it doesn’t.

BUT

If your tank is any more than 2 years old it really could use a flush to make it more efficient and clean. A tank will decrease in efficiency by 2-3 percent a year as minerals build up on the heating surfaces. These minerals effectively insulating the heat from the water forcing your heater to burn more fuel longer to heat the water.

The best part is that there is a simple solution.

Flushing a water heater requires that vinegar be circulated though the system repeatedly with a small pump for about 30-40 minutes. The acid in the vinegar eats away the deposits that have accumulated on the walls of the heater revitalizing the past efficiency of your water heater.

Tankless Flushing

A tankless is incredibly efficient and thus incredibly susceptible to scale and mineral build up. Thankfully, most tankless systems are installed with flush valves so that this process is easy and fast.

Unplug the unit
Shut the water and gas off
Hook up the hoses
Start the pump and run the vinegar thought the tankless.
Your done, just reverse the steps.

Conventional Tank Flushing

This type of water heater is a bit more difficult, but it is just as important to have the system flushed and cleaned.

Unplug if necessary
Shut water and gas supply off
Drain tank
Pump vinegar through system
Rinse and flush a second time
Done, reverse steps to hook everything back up

That should pretty much clean both types of water heaters sufficiently to bring the efficiency back to nearly factory standards. It is important to have this done on a relatively regular basis and, by chance we offer a flushing service for 99$ for either system.

Toronto and Area Water Heater Flush – $99

Tankless Isolation Valve Install and Flush – $149

(cheap tankless installers don’t always include the isolation valves)

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Cold Weather Is On The Way Toronto

administrator — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:00:05 +0000

It’s December and here in Toronto we have seen basically zero snow and above seasonal temperatures pushing our heating season back by over a month. It’s true we have a strong focus on tankless water heaters but we are also able to install and maintain furnaces within most of the Greater Toronto Area. We like to ensure that you have effective HVAC equipment that is the most suitable system for your home.

Fundamentally high end tankless and furnaces are for the most part very similar to low and mid range units. You are going to get some upgraded parts and whole lot more features on the high end units but will you use those features? I know I purchased a high end dishwasher once; it has a whole bunch of features and a ton of buttons. Of all of those options and buttons I use one, and it’s the same button everyday… START. Keep that in mind when purchasing new home equipment, it’s easy to get caught up in all the features.

We always work with you as the home owner to find something that will fit your budget and most importantly generate savings though efficiency. Even a 12 year old furnace is sufficiently less efficient to justify looking into a new system. Remember that this week the cold is going to set in and bring the chills associated with winter, make sure your prepared and have your furnace inspected today.

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Breaking Your Water Heater Contract In Toronto

administrator — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:15:21 +0000

Unfortunately all companies have their own contracts and stipulations that you will likely need to abide by if you are past the 10 day consumer protection act. Most are for between 8-10 years with a set fee to break that contract early (but there exceptions). If you do decide to switch companies most will negotiate price and will actually subsidize or even pay your termination fees to get you as a client. The water heater market is highly competitive so take advantage of that. A rental tankless will cost roughly 39$ – 49$ a month depending on model and size (IMPORTANT – you are still entitled to a government rebate with a rental tankless so look into an energy audit). A regular rental tank should be between 10$ and 25$ a month, again depends on size and venting.

Purchase a Water Heater Outright

A tankless rental company will not notify when the contract is up, they actually hope you forget and keep paying them. If you are past your contract definitely look into just purchasing either a tankless or conventional tank. These systems are incredibly reliable and actually not that expensive to buy outright, you never have to worry about a contract or any cancellation fees and even better, door to door sales people. We offer free quotes for a tankless or conventional tank purchase and installation. See how much here.

The annoying door to door sales.

If you are contacted at your door ask these questions before you even think about letting the sales person into your home.

1. What company do you represent?
2. How long is the contract for?
3. Are there charges to exit the contract if I’m not satisfied with the service?
4. What is the experience level of your technicians and staff?
5. How much higher are your rental rates?

How do Toronto home owners feel about door to door techniques?

A recent poll suggests were not too thrilled.

58% felt pressured into making a purchase or signing the contract presented
61% who purchased experienced “buyer’s remorse”, and regretted signing the contract
70% feel angry and taken advantage of

Popular Tankless Water Heater Guide In Ontario

administrator — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:55:55 +0000

Tankless Guides

There has been a significant increase in the types and technology of tankless manufactures as such many homeowners have become overwhelmed by the numerous factors. We aim to provide sound guidance and unbiased help to clients based on our years of experience with tankless water heaters.

Unfortunately, many reviews found online are promotional, this leads many consumers to make an unsuitable and possibly an unnecessary purchase. It’s important to understand that homeowners looking to upgrade to a tankless may need to make changes to their existing gas lines or electrical supply.

In order to select the best water heater, and avoid unnecessary expenses and unjustified purchases, homeowners need both education and guidance. The complexity of some of the latest tankless technologies (like the remote control some come with) forces some people to find a reliable guide whom they trust. Here at the tankless hot water guide we aim to provide this help, and the trust customers are looking for. There are a lot of benefits gained with a properly sized and installed tankless water heater and homeowners can sometimes see their water heating bill cut in half.

If you are interested but don’t know who to trust send us a quick message (here) write down any questions or concerns you have and we will reply with an answer as detailed as possible. If you would rather us contact you via email only simply mention that in the message and we will respect your wish.

Take care and happy tankless shopping.

Efficient Tankless Systems In Toronto

administrator — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:47:26 +0000

Efficient Tankless and HVAC Systems In Toronto

We are an Ontario based HVAC and Tankless installation and service specialization team working throughout most of Southern Ontario. We are friendly and knowledgeable and can help you make your home more comfortable for both you and your family. We are able to help you access Government Grants and Rebates to further reduce upgrade costs. Contact us to find out more.

Toll Free 1-855-696-8265

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A Few of the Brands We Offer

Navien
Rinnai
Lennox
Takagi

Servicing: Toronto, Maple, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Etobicoke, Vaughan, King City, Barrie, Bradford, Richmond Hill, Markham, North York, and all the places in between

A Home Tankless Assesment In Toronto

administrator — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:44:55 +0000

If you’re thinking of having a tankless installed in your home it’s important to do your research and understand what it is you want. Tankless systems have more stringent installation requirements than conventional tank type water heaters. Occasionally a new tankless can be vented right though the same path but it’s not always possible. Having a professional come in and assess your home allows you to tap their knowledge and not only see if a tankless can successfully be installed but also pick the best spot for installation. A Professional can help you decide:

Location For Tankless Installation
Vent Path Options
Electrical needs
Water Path Optimization
Flow Requirements
Brand of Tankless Unit
Help In Accessing Government Rebate Programs

Flow rate is an important issue that should be assessed on an individual house basis. A condensing tankless uses the exhaust heat to pre-warm the incoming water; this is good for Toronto and area locations as our winter water temperature is cold. Having cold winter water decreases how much hot water a tankless can produce, so it is important to ensure you get a system that can provide you with the necessary amount of hot water.

We offer free tankless assessments and can have someone come out to your home to assess firstly, if a tankless can be installed, and then, which system would provide you with the correct hot water quantity. There’s no obligation to purchase anything, but if you decide you’re interested we can work out a quote and leave it with you. An assessment takes no longer than 30 minutes.