Tankless Water Heater Equipment Models and Installation

Residential Tankless Water Heater Equipment guidance from Blue Conservation—the Greater Philadelphia area’s knowledgeable tankless hot water heater installation contractor. Expert selection, permitting, and professional installation.

Tankless Water Heater Equipment Selection

Once you have decided to install a new tankless water heater, whether you are converting from a traditional standard tank water heater or are replacing an older tankless model, Blue Conservation is ready to guide you through the selection, purchasing, and permitting process. Considerations such as sizing, manufacturer (i.e., Rinnai, Navien, Noritz, AO Smith, Rheem, Bosch, Bradford White), make/model, maintenance, optional features, acquiring permits, and applying for rebates can be a time-consuming process. Customer satisfaction is our only goal—we do not work for a particular brand, nor do our technicians work on commission, so the advice you receive is specific to your situation.

Enjoy going tankless! The benefits are numerous, and we are certain you will enjoy using any of the brand-name tankless water heater models you select. At Blue Conservation, we want to make certain you also enjoy the service and installation of your new equipment and the use of it for many years to come.

Tankless Water Heater Equipment Models

Our trained service and installation technicians have experience with all of the brand-name manufacturers and models of tankless water heaters for both commercial and residential use, offering prompt tankless hot water service and installation.

Ultra-High-Efficiency Condensing

Ultra-High-Efficiency Condensing Tankless Water Heaters extract and capture the heat released from the water heater unit’s exhaust, making them the most energy-efficient models available. Also, since the residual exhaust heat is used to produce the hot water, the exhaust gasses are cooler and less expensive venting material may be used.

Considerations for these models include:

High-Efficiency Non-Condensing

High-Efficiency Non-Condensing Tankless Water Heaters have only one heat exchanger and exhaust gas is vented out of the top of the unit. A simpler design has numerous advantages.

The considerations of high-efficiency non-condensing tankless water heater units include:

Rinnai Demand Duo—Hybrid-“Tankless” Water Heater

Rinnai’s Demand Duo product line of commercial water heaters is an ideal solution to meet heavy hot water demands. They combine the advantages of tankless units with a traditional storage tank and can accommodate commercial applications such as restaurants, hotels, or multi-family dwellings.

Keys to a Successful Tankless Water Heater Installation

Blue Conservation is the Mid-Atlantic region’s top installer of tankless water heaters. We are also the friendliest. When you need assistance choosing the right equipment, we help you make the choice that is right for you. Then, we will install it properly.

For equipment selection and installation, we will review with you the following:

Water Use [Gallons per Minute (GPM)]

The volume of water to be used at any one time and the flow rate of the water will be used to make sure your unit is sized properly. Make a list of all hot water fixtures and devices and “star” the ones that may be used simultaneously (laundry, dishwasher, shower(s), etc.). Blue Conservation will assist in proper sizing based on your hot water system.

Energy/Power Source

As efficient as your tankless water heater is, it still needs a little bit of power from electric, natural gas or propane. Evaluate the existing electric or gas capabilities of your home or business to see if upgrades are needed prior to installing the tankless water heater. With larger model natural gas-powered tankless water heaters, we recommend a gas load analysis be conducted with your gas utility provider in order to determine whether the current gas meter or service line needs to be resized.

Location

Tankless water heater models utilizing fossil fuels (propane or natural gas) will require venting to the outside. Therefore, the location of your tankless water heater inside the building matters. Locating your tankless water heater near an outside wall will minimize the need for, and cost of, additional construction during the installation. The location of the water connection, electricity, gas connections, and condensate drain for condensing units should also be considered.

Permits

Check with your local municipality to see if a permit is required and, if so, identify the procedures and obtain the required forms. If you’re a DIYer, Blue Conservation can provide you with the required information; otherwise, we will handle the permitting for you. Additional permit fees may apply.

Five Important Considerations for Your Estimate

Once you’ve selected your unit and identified the desired location (remember: most units will be wall-mounted), we will review the following five important considerations for your estimate:

Venting

Most of the systems require 2-inch PVC venting and have maximum vent length restrictions.

Gas

Units can utilize propane or natural gas and require minimum BTUs to operate.

Electric

All the units we install require electricity to operate.

Condensate

Some of the units we install are ultra-high efficiency and require a condensate drain.

Water

Do you have a well or public water? Water quality is a very important part of selecting the right unit and planning maintenance.

Professional Installation Planning

Professional Installation Planning

Blue Conservation reviews venting, utilities, and placement so your residential tankless water heater equipment performs reliably from day one.

Hybrid Tankless Solutions

Hybrid Tankless Solutions

Demand Duo and hybrid systems combine tankless efficiency with storage capacity for heavy hot water demand.

Ready to Select and Install Your Tankless Water Heater?

Email service@blueconservation.com or text 484-469-0718 to request a quote or request service. A knowledgeable Blue Conservation team member will help with equipment selection, estimates, and installation scheduling.

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