Comments on: Tankless Water Heaters http://www.aaa-auger.com/procedure/tankless-water-heaters The plumbers you can trust Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:57:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: AAADC http://www.aaa-auger.com/procedure/tankless-water-heaters/comment-page-1#comment-855 AAADC Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:45:48 +0000 http://www.aaa-auger.com/?p=308#comment-855 The technology continues to improve on tankless heaters. Per my earlier blog, a big concern for people with hard water was the heat exchanger within the heater becoming riddled with mineral deposits thus impeding the water flow. Typically, the heat exchanger was made of copper. Through further research, manufacturers have experimented with different metals. As a result, many manufacturers are offering their tankless heaters with heat exchangers comprised of nickel or stainless steel. So far, these materials have yielded excellent results. Of course, this does not negate the need for routine maintenance. Another draw back to tankless heaters dealt with installation costs. Many of the heaters required stainless steel venting material. On homes with steeply pitched roofs, the cost of the vent alone was a serious consideration. As an alternative, many manufacturers offer a tankless heater that can be mounted outside on the exterior wall. There were initial concerns about how well the heaters would withstand severe climates; however, these heaters are proving to be able to withstand the elements with virtually no trouble. The technology continues to improve on tankless heaters. Per my earlier blog, a big concern for people with hard water was the heat exchanger within the heater becoming riddled with mineral deposits thus impeding the water flow.

Typically, the heat exchanger was made of copper. Through further research, manufacturers have experimented with different metals. As a result, many manufacturers are offering their tankless heaters with heat exchangers comprised of nickel or stainless steel. So far, these materials have yielded excellent results. Of course, this does not negate the need for routine maintenance.

Another draw back to tankless heaters dealt with installation costs. Many of the heaters required stainless steel venting material. On homes with steeply pitched roofs, the cost of the vent alone was a serious consideration. As an alternative, many manufacturers offer a tankless heater that can be mounted outside on the exterior wall. There were initial concerns about how well the heaters would withstand severe climates; however, these heaters are proving to be able to withstand the elements with virtually no trouble.

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]]> By: AAADC http://www.aaa-auger.com/procedure/tankless-water-heaters/comment-page-1#comment-219 AAADC Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:55:50 +0000 http://www.aaa-auger.com/?p=308#comment-219 Mr. Villamil, I would not recommend an electric tankless heater. The savings in energy usage do not typically make up for the installation costs. However, if interested, we could take a look at your home and give you a price upon inspection. Thanks for your interest, David Mr. Villamil,

I would not recommend an electric tankless heater. The savings in energy usage do not typically make up for the installation costs. However, if interested, we could take a look at your home and give you a price upon inspection.

Thanks for your interest,

David

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]]> By: Jose Villamil http://www.aaa-auger.com/procedure/tankless-water-heaters/comment-page-1#comment-216 Jose Villamil Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:31:36 +0000 http://www.aaa-auger.com/?p=308#comment-216 Are your tankless water heaters electric ? What is the cost for a 2200 square feet house ? Can a tankless water heater be installed along with a water softener ? How long will the installation take ? What does the warranty cover and for how long ? Converse Texas 78109 Are your tankless water heaters electric ?
What is the cost for a 2200 square feet house ?
Can a tankless water heater be installed along with a water softener ?
How long will the installation take ?
What does the warranty cover and for how long ?
Converse Texas 78109

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]]> By: greenwarrior http://www.aaa-auger.com/procedure/tankless-water-heaters/comment-page-1#comment-38 greenwarrior Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:25:35 +0000 http://www.aaa-auger.com/?p=308#comment-38 Did you know that in Southamerica there are no Hot Water Heaters keeping hot water 24/7 and wasting energy? Yes tankless heaters are the eco friendly way to go. If you have hard water as 85% of homes do, a hard water conditioner or softener is a must to protect your tankless heater. My research found a better alternative to salt based water softeners which has been approved by many tankless manufacturers: electronic descalers sold under different brands and have been proven to keep the heaters scale free. The advantage of these systems is that they require no salt and no maintenance and use negligible power. Besides preventing scale, electronic descalers will remove pre exiting scale, the water tastes better and feels better to the hair and skin. I highly recommend this technology for anyone that has hard water, even with traditional hot water heaters, as it will highly prolong their life and performance. Did you know that in Southamerica there are no Hot Water Heaters keeping hot water 24/7 and wasting energy? Yes tankless heaters are the eco friendly way to go. If you have hard water as 85% of homes do, a hard water conditioner or softener is a must to protect your tankless heater. My research found a better alternative to salt based water softeners which has been approved by many tankless manufacturers: electronic descalers sold under different brands and have been proven to keep the heaters scale free. The advantage of these systems is that they require no salt and no maintenance and use negligible power. Besides preventing scale, electronic descalers will remove pre exiting scale, the water tastes better and feels better to the hair and skin. I highly recommend this technology for anyone that has hard water, even with traditional hot water heaters, as it will highly prolong their life and performance.

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]]> By: P B http://www.aaa-auger.com/procedure/tankless-water-heaters/comment-page-1#comment-37 P B Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:20:08 +0000 http://www.aaa-auger.com/?p=308#comment-37 Note that tankless water heaters may be a good alternative for businesses as well as homes. Pubs, Restaurants, Hotels, Motels, and more, all use TWH's for the very large cost savings, being able to expense or depreciate the up-front costs. So if you have an in-home business, or you just want to make points with your boss by cutting expenses, keep that in mind. Note that tankless water heaters may be a good alternative for businesses as well as homes. Pubs, Restaurants, Hotels, Motels, and more, all use TWH’s for the very large cost savings, being able to expense or depreciate the up-front costs. So if you have an in-home business, or you just want to make points with your boss by cutting expenses, keep that in mind.

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