Construction Monday – Tankless Water Heaters
Happy Construction Monday!! Ever wonder about how those tankless water heaters actually work? At Everett Custom Homes, we install Noritz tankless water heaters in all of our homes, as these are the most energy-efficient and provide a huge savings to our homeowners. I’m sure everyone can relate to having a pleasant shower turn into a shivering swim in the Antarctic. What we wouldn’t give for hot water on-demand. Fortunately, a tankless water heater can easily grant your wish.
Tankless heaters provide hot water only when needed — “on demand” — rather than storing and continually reheating water in a tank in anticipation of demand. Americans have become so accustomed to storage tank-type water heaters, which have been around for roughly a century, many remain unaware of how their tankless counterparts work or their energy- and space-saving advantages.
First some basics. Tankless water heaters know exactly when to turn on and off. A flow sensor detects an open faucet, shower or washer, igniting the burner inside the tankless unit. The burner heats the water until you turn the fitting or appliance off, at which point the burner immediately stops. Tank-type water heaters, on the other hand, expend energy 24/7, continually heating and reheating water to a set temperature, even when you aren’t home.
With energy ratings in excess of 80 percent, tankless units are 20 percentage points more energy-efficient than conventional tank-type water heaters, leading to savings on energy bills every month. By eliminating a giant tank, wall-hung tankless units also save on space. Finally, tankless avoids the buildup of mineral deposits over time at the bottom of a storage tank, while also eliminating the nightmare scenario of a tank bursting and flooding the floor.
Condensing tankless water heaters, a “step-up” from regular tankless units, boost efficiency further by utilizing a secondary heat exchanger to capture additional heat from the combustion gases before they escape up the flue. Condensing heaters use this extra heat to preheat incoming cold water, resulting in efficiency ratings over 90 percent.
Either type of tankless water heater saves money, space and personal comfort over the long run, ultimately delivering a payback on your investment. Noritz tankless water heaters are backed with a 12-year warranty, or roughly double that of a standard tank unit. What’s more, recent advancements have narrowed the installed-cost gap between tank and tankless, meaning it’s becoming more affordable than ever to enjoy hot water on demand.
With tankless, you’ll be able to take shower after shower without any chilly surprises — in the shower or in the mail
– See more at: http://www.noritz.com/blog/how-tankless-water-heaters-deliver-comfort/#sthash.AWyL2spWhole-home gas tankless water heaters apply the same principle to heat water as standard gas water heaters, but without a storage tank. They save energy by heating water only when needed, eliminating energy lost during standby operation.
Tankless water heaters know exactly when to turn on and off. A flow sensor detects an open faucet, shower or washer, igniting the burner inside the tankless unit. The burner heats the water until you turn the fitting or appliance off, at which point the burner immediately stops. Tank-type water heaters, on the other hand, expend energy 24/7, continually heating and reheating water to a set temperature, even when you aren’t home. With energy factor (EF) ratings in excess of 80 percent, tankless units are 20 percentage points more energy-efficient than conventional tank-type water heaters, leading to savings on energy bills every month. At Everett Custom Homes, we install Noritz tankless water heaters with an EF rating equal to or greater than 0.95, which means it is highly efficient. By eliminating a giant tank, wall-hung tankless units also save on space. Finally, tankless water heaters avoid the buildup of mineral deposits over time at the bottom of a storage tank, while also eliminating the nightmare scenario of a tank bursting and flooding the floor.
Here’s some interesting “green” tidbits to know about tankless water heaters….
- A tankless water heater can save you up to 40% of your current water heating bill.
- Tankless water heaters reduce carbon emissions. If every US home had a tankless unit, it would equate to the CO2 savings of taking 6.2 million cars off the road.
- An average of 7.3 million waters heaters are disposed of into landfills each year in the US. Tankless water heaters last twice as long as traditional units, made of recyclable components and replaceable parts to dramatically reduce landfill waste.
- Most Noritz gas water heaters qualify for the Energy Star certification and the cost savings that go along with it.
Who would’ve know that by installing a simple tankless water heater unit would equate to such positive effects on our environment?! For more information about Everett’s tankless water heaters installed in each of our homes, visit Noritz.
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