Gas Tankless Water Heater
Done correctly, gas tankless water heater upgrades can save significant utility expenses while providing unlimited hot water, longer life, and added safety by eliminating the potential for back-drafting of combustion gases.
Gas Tankless Water Heater Background
Water heating is the second largest energy expense in a home – typically 18% of the total utility bill. High-efficiency gas tankless water heaters eliminate heat loss from stored hot water in tank systems and use more efficient burners for significant energy savings. The combustion process is decoupled from the indoors with ducting for outside combustion air and exhaust air. This mitigates potential back-drafting of combustion gases that can occur with less efficient atmospherically vented gas tank water heaters. These systems also provide added durability compared to tank systems, which are to leaks.
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