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Efficient Tankless Systems In Toronto
Nov 23rd
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
Periodic Maintenance of a Tankless
Oct 27th
There areonly a few things that need to be maintained on a tankless water heater. If these steps are preformed regularly you can expect your unit to last much longer (20 plus years) than a conventional tank type water heater.
First there is a inline screen filter that is installed to insure that incoming water is clean and free of debris before running through the heat exchanger. This little filter should be checked every so often, (dependent on water quality) and is a circular mesh screen. Incoming water needs to be shut off and then the screen can be cleaned.
Secondly a tankless needs to be flushed to remove calcium and scale build up in the heat exchanger. If your tankless was installed by a reputable company they will have included a pair of flush valves which make this process quite easy. It’s probably best this be done by your installer but here is a brief rundown of what occurs. Water and gas are shut off and the unit is drained. Then two hoses and a small pump are hooked up to the flush valves and fresh vinegar is pumped through the systems heat exchanger for roughly 30 minutes. This cleans out all the buildup and scale that severely reduces a water heaters efficiency.
Those are basically the two things that a tankless owner needs to perform to ensure maximum efficiency and a prolonged lifespan. Barrie through to Toronto and basically all of southern Ontario have significant concentrations of limestone and thus relatively hard water conditions. A conventional tank can’t be cleaned whereas a tankless can and hot water accelerates the rate of scale deposits.
T-K3-SP – $1195.00
Mar 10th
T-K3-SP – $1195.00
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The T-K3-SP is perfect for smaller homes or cottages. This unit can easily run 1-2 bathroom houses. With the cold ground temperatures in southern Ontario you can expect about 2.5 to 3.5 GPM and upwards of 7GPM in the summer. This Takagi is an exceptional price for such a low cost. Homeowners should expect between 82 and 85 percent efficiency for this unit on natural gas. Should you choose to go ahead with an energy audit you will receive a governmental rebate of 630$.
Pictures and Further Specifications to come.
Service Area and Shipping
Jan 18th
Service Area
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Ontario is an extensive province with over 1 million square kilometers, in the continental US Texas is the largest state coming in at 6 hundred thousand square 
kilometer range. Our 4th largest province is nearly twice the size of the largest continental US state.
Thus we have a difficult time providing tankless water heaters to all of Ontario never-mind the rest of Canada, but we try our best. Below is a map of our primary service area where we are able to complete home energy audits and provide service and installation. We are selling individual units with no installation and these can be shipped nearly anywhere but for the most part you may find a cheaper unit near your home. If you’re inquisitive though send us a quick email and we can provide a price and shipping quote.
Energy Audits
- Tan area – basically all of Ontario could be a week or more depends on where the next available auditor is.
- Green area – roughly 2 to 5 business days
- Pink area – usually within 1-3 days
Tankless Unit only
- We routinely have units shipped within the same day of purchase (it does depend on the unit requested and if its one we have in stock)
Tankless Unit with Quote and Installation
- Green Area - We can usually have a guy out to do a preliminary inspection and solidify a quote within 2-4 days and installation in another few days
- Red Area – Quote and installation is routinely completed in under a week
Service Calls
- We service most of southern Ontario and can do emergency calls, depending on where our service techs are we can sometimes be at a customers house in under 30 minutes.
See the contact page here (Contact Us) for more information on how we can be reached.
Get Some Government Grant Money
Mar 25th
Tankless Government Grants
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Currently the Ontario and Canadian government are giving rebates to households in Ontario that upgrade 
their conventional water heaters to either a state or a tankless water heater (I realize that state tanks have not really been explained so I will make a point to do a synopsis on them this week). The provincial (Ontario) will give 250$ for any tankless water heater that is installed, the federal government will match that offer which totals the rebate to 500$. This is a good chunk off the purchase and installation of a tankless water heater. State tanks are eligible for 300$ from the federal government and another 300$ from the Ontario government totaling 600$.
Additionally if you live in the Enbridge territory they are offering 300$ off your gas bill for any new tankless 
water heater installation in your home. Enbridge’s territory consist of most of southern Ontario. Their service territory includes these cities referenced below and a number of others but it would be too long to list:
- Barrie
- Bolton
- Brampton
- Caledon
- Metro Toronto
- Mississauga
- Newmarket
- Richmond Hill
- Whitby
Ontario has a unique market where a significant portion of hot water tanks are rented. As the market for tankless hot water tanks begins to penetrate households there has become a 
strong demand for rental units for these systems as well. If you decide that renting is a better idea than outright purchasing you are still entitled to the rebates that are offered from both the government and from Enbridge.
There is a small catch though; to prove that you have upgraded you water heating system the Ontario government requires that a homeowner get an energy audit. This is a thorough evaluation of your home and its overall efficiency. Once the first audit is completed, you, the homeowner are sent the results of your audit (SAMPLE REPORT). Now that this is completed you have 18 months to make any renovations, or get your tankless hot water tank installed. After the renovations have been completed you need to get a second audit which will validate that all upgrades have been completed and grant cheques will be sent. Looking for an audit? we can put you in touch with a certified eco energy evaluation company. FIND OUT MORE
This is a bit of a complicated process but if you are looking to upgrade even a few things there are rebates from the Ontario government for almost anything that will make your home more energy efficient.
Fill out a quick form to get a price for a tankless water heater for your home FREE QUOTE
FREE Quotes for Toronto and surrounding areas
Dec 5th
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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.
Tankless Sizing – Total GPM
Dec 4th
Buying a tankless system can be a tricky task as there is a number of different units on the market today. In addition you need to take into account numerous different factors to determine the correct sizing and venting.
You will first want to figure out what the total GPM that you need supplied at your house, do this to calculate the total.
If your showerhead is relatively new, the gallons-per-minute consumption rating is inscribed somewhere on the outside of the fixture. If it’s not, do this quick test.
Hold a 1-gallon container under a faucet or fixture and time how many seconds it takes to fill the container with the faucet opened all the way. Then divide 60 by the number of seconds it took to fill the container. For example, a fixture that filled the container in 30 seconds would be rated at 2 gpm.
While you’re at it, it’s a good idea to clean any screens in the fixtures of any scale deposit.
The maximum gpm rating your water heater needs depends on how many fixtures and appliances will be drawing hot water at the same time. Add up the gpm of your fixtures and then check off the fixtures and appliances that will be in use simultaneously. This should provide you with the Total Gallons per Minute that a tankless will need to provide.
Now the last thing to consider is your location, if you are in the southern US the incoming water supply will be much warmer than in the dead of winter in southern Ontario. This plays a significant factor as the tankless unit needs to heat the water almost twice the amount, inturn reducing the output. A tankless rated at 6.8 gpm may only be able to produce 4.8 when it has to heat the water from 38 Fahrenheit instead of 64.
Of course if this is too complicated you can always have a professional come out for a free quote and have them size one out for you. Click here if you are interested.
