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Gas water heaters in many homes have low efficiency and use natural draft exhaust with the potential to back draft or spill combustion gases. High-efficiency gas tank water heaters reduce heat losses with highly insulated tanks, use efficient burners, and have ducted supply and exhaust air that cannot backdraft combustion gases. However, critical installation best practices need to be followed to ensure a successful project. Use this checklist to get the significant energy savings and safety benefits possible from a quality installed gas tank water heater.

Electric resistance water heaters operate very inefficiently. High-efficiency heat pump water heaters reduce heat loss with well-insulated tanks, produce heat up to 60% more efficiently using the refrigerant cycle, and produce cooling and dehumidification that can be beneficial during hot weather. However, critical installation best practices need to be followed to ensure a successful project. Use this checklist to get the significant energy savings benefits possible from a quality installed heat pump water heater.

Gas water heaters in many homes have low efficiency and use natural draft exhaust with the potential to back draft or spill combustion gases. High-efficiency gas tankless water heaters eliminate heat loss from stored hot water in tank systems, use more efficient burners, have ducted supply and exhaust air that cannot backdraft combustion gases, and can provide an endless supply of hot water. However, critical installation best practices need to be followed to ensure a successful project. Use this checklist to get the significant energy savings and safety benefits possible from a quality installed gas tankless water heater.

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