High Performance Water Heating

Hot water heating accounts for an average of 38% of the gas usage in California homes giving it the largest share of overall usage which is why we mainly install high efficient heat pump water heaters.

We specialize in Rheem / Ruud and Sanden heat pump water heaters.  Between the two of them, we’re able to give our clients the best options for their hot water needs.

Heat Pump Water Heater

We specialize in all electric heat pump water heater installations.  Heat pump water heaters have come a long way over the years.  They are now affordable, quieter, and more efficient.

A heat pump water heater pulls heat out of the air and transfers it to your water using refrigeration phase change.  It is very cool.  Instead of using a 100% efficient electric resistance water heater which turns electricity into heat, they transfer heat making it 300% more efficient!

Who should choose a heat pump water heater?

  • People who are concerned with the safety of their gas water heater.  Especially if their water heater is a standard open combustion with atmospheric venting, it is a great move to switch to the extremely safe heat pump water heater.
  • For those that want to supplement their energy usage and costs with solar.  Heat pump water heaters are all electric so the usage can be offset with a few panels.
  • For homeowners getting off of natural gas and fuel switching to all electric the heat pump is a no brainier.

High efficient condensing storage water heater:

These are the top of the line in gas storage tank water heaters that feature high efficient burners (up to 96% efficient), well insulated tanks and the ability to deliver large amounts of hot water in a short amount of time. These water heaters typically fit in place of existing water heaters and often do not require additional plumbing work such as an increased size gas line. Condensing water heaters work extremely well for combined hydronic heating and are easily adapted to a solar thermal system.

High efficient condensing tankless water heater:

This new breed of tankless water heaters are more efficient (up to 98%) and typically easier to install than their predecessors. Without a large storage tank these water heaters have no to little standby loss when the unit is not in operation. These water heaters are a great option especially in situations were hot water is not used frequently or there are space constraints.

On demand hot water re-circulation pump:

Re-circulation pumps that are turned on only when you need hot water are a cost effective way to get hot water to your tap immediately without wasting energy or water. The new re-circulation pumps available today can be easily installed into an existing plumbing system and are highly effective way to lower your water usage while benefiting from having hot water without a wait.

There are two types of re-circulation pump systems that we recommend.  One is with a pump at the furthest bathroom and the other is a pump at the water heater.  New technologies have made it possible to install a re-circulation system under a sink without the need for power there.  The power, along with the pump, is used at the water heater in conjunction with a valve under the sink.  This is very useful in retrofit applications where there is no power under the vanity in the bathroom you want re-circulation in.  This type of re-circulation can be installed in more than one location.

Turning re-circulation on and off should be done on a need to use basis.  It should be done with a switch or button at the location, a remote control or a motion sensor.  Having it run constantly is a huge waste of natural gas (or whatever fuel you use to heat your water) and timer systems are better but still wasteful and not recommended.

 

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