Long gone are the days where your only option was your only option. No matter what your heart desires in 2016 you are guaranteed to find multiple choices to satisfy your wants and needs. If you are looking at replacing your current hot water cylinder or looking for hot-water options for your new build – Tankless Water Heating is a great choice. Why?

Everyone wants to save money. The traditional way to heat water in New Zealand is to use a hot water cylinder. However, energy losses can be high from this form of heating. Energy is lost through the walls of the cylinder even if no hot water is being used. On top of that, the pipes from the cylinders are almost never insulated and so energy is lost here too. Energy loss = Money lost.

What is appealing to consumers looking at tankless water heating? Well, the benefits are definitely starting to stack high and look good. A tankless unit has a lifespan of nearly 20 years. Hot water cylinders on the other hand are lucky to last 10-12 years. Instead of continually heating a cylinder full of water, only when a hot water tap is turned on in the home is cold water is drawn into the water heater and heated. You are not going to empty the water heater with a high bath because there isn’t a cylinder to empty. Tankless water heaters therefore can achieve a greater efficiency than standard cylinder heaters. Tankless units are easy to maintain. Because they don’t house water 24 hours a day, corrosion is virtually eliminated. A tankless hot water heater does away with the need for a dedicated space inside your house – typically a hot water cupboard. These units are small and wall mountable for added convenience.

Tankless Water Heating – Take Your Pick!

The options available for tankless water heaters are expanding all the time. Choosing a well-known brand will help safeguard your family from maintenance and usage issues in the future. Amongst some of the brands available Rinnai, Bosch and Rheem have many options available for almost every requirement.

Rinnai – Rinnai INFINITY offers options that accommodate 16-32litre/minute capacities. The various models offer energy efficiencies of between 80% and 95%. They are also able to boast between 15% and 28% cost savings over electric cylinder heating. All INFINITY models come with a 10 year heat exchange warranty and a 3 year parts warranty.

Bosch – Bosch offers a great range of German engineered tankless hot water systems. They offer 10 – 26 litre/minute capacities. They run on both Natural Gas (NG) and LP Gas. Bosch Highflow units are gas continuous-flow hot water systems that are suitable for 1 – 3 bathroom homes. They are compact, space-saving and easy to install.  Their models come with a 10year heat exchange warranty and a 3 year parts warranty.
Rheem – Rheem Continuous Flow products offer options that accommodate 16-27litre/minute capacities. They have a 6* Energy Star rating. They have both interior and exterior installation options. They have a unique flame-safe overheat protection system. The Rheem Continuous Flow 27 has an improved minimum start-up flow rate. Their models also come with a 10 year heath exchange warranty and a 3 year parts warranty.

Energy efficiency is a catchphrase that is bandied around but what does it really mean when looking at a new appliance for your home? The Energy Star rating is based on the amount of energy input required to raise the temperature from 15C to 60C over a body of 200 litres of water. Why only 60C? Because it is the minimum temperature that is required for hot water heating systems to prevent the growth of bacteria. Because a tankless hot water system has no tank, the temperatures are usually set at around 50C – which saves you money. What do the stars stand for? Each extra star featured on the front of the unit, means an additional 10% or more savings on running costs.

The higher the rating, the more efficient the water heater. So, although energy efficiency seems to be a reasonably recent terminology it actually is worth paying attention to and adding to your list of considerations when looking at your home water heating options.

As water heating brokers we can help you analyse your hot water usage and decide on the best option for your home and family. We can advise the best products and the best way to complete installation. We are known for finding you the best deals from the best brands. We have unbeatable industry pricing and pride ourselves with an unmatched level of service and costumer care. Call us now or drop us an email and we can help you pick your new Tankless Water Heater.

Currently Hot Water Heating Brokers have supplied over 500 homes in the Auckland area with gas water heating!