Temprite Climate Solutions Blog: Archive for the ‘Water Heaters’ Category

Scaling and Descaling Tankless Water Heaters

Monday, September 18th, 2023
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Tankless water heaters have gained popularity among homeowners, thanks to their energy-efficient operation and continuous hot water supply. However, like any complex appliance, tankless water heaters require regular maintenance to ensure their smooth operation. 

One common issue that can plague tankless water heaters is scaling, which is caused by the buildup of mineral deposits. In this post, we’ll discuss what scaling is, why it poses problems, and why it’s crucial to enlist the help of a professional to descale your tankless water heater. When dealing with scaling issues, we advise you to contact our technicians to arrange for the professional service that will get the job done right.

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Do Tankless Water Heaters Really Provide Unlimited Hot Water?

Monday, May 1st, 2023
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We often recommend tankless water heaters to customers. These alternatives to the standard water heater that uses a tank have numerous advantages:

  • They consume less energy
  • They have longer service lives
  • They take up much less space
  • They provide unlimited hot water

Except … we want to talk about that last point a bit. It is a major selling point for tankless water heaters, but it can also give people the wrong impression. It’s perhaps better to say that a tankless water heater won’t run out of hot water. This might sound like the same as saying limitless, but not exactly. It’s a description that better explains how a water heater works.

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Warning Signs You May Need Tankless Water Heater Repair

Monday, April 3rd, 2023
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Tankless water heaters are fantastic devices for homeowners looking to save money on their hot water needs. Tankless water heaters are also long-lived appliances, often outlasting tank water heaters. But they will occasionally need repairs.

We’ve provided a list of some useful signs that it’s time to call us for water heater repair in Ucluelet, BC because of a tankless water heater problem.

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What You Need to Know if You’re Interested in a Tankless Water Heater

Monday, February 20th, 2023
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Tankless water heaters keep rising in popularity every year. More homeowners are replacing their standard storage tank water heater with tankless units, and an increasing number of new homes come with tankless systems already installed.

If you’re interested in a tankless water heater installation in Parksville, BC, but still feel hesitant about the change, this is the post for you.

We’ll break down the important facts you need to know about tankless water heaters so you can make an informed decision. We also strongly recommend you work with professionals before you make a choice.

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The History of the Tankless Water Heater

Monday, November 14th, 2022
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We often recommend our customers look into tankless water heaters as an option when they’re shopping for a water heating installation or replacement. Tankless systems have a great deal to offer: they save energy, last longer than traditional water heaters, take up less space, and won’t run out of hot water. 

The tankless water heater does sound like a piece of nifty new technology. But here’s the surprise: tankless water heaters aren’t “new” at all. The technology of the tankless water heater is almost as old as the standard storage tank water heater. What’s new is the popularity and presence of the tankless water heater. We’ll explain more below as we look at the interesting history of this alternative method of keeping hot water flowing from the taps in a house.

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Some Tankless Water Heater Problems You May Encounter

Monday, October 3rd, 2022
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We think tankless water heaters are a fantastic choice for many homes. Not all homes, necessarily, but we strongly recommend our customers consider installing a tankless system the next time they need a water heater. The benefits of going tankless are enormous: energy savings, space savings, unlimited hot water, and longer equipment life.

We won’t pretend that tankless water heaters are perfect. They can run into problems over their service lives that will require calling professionals for water heater repair in Qualicum Beach, BC. Our team of water heater experts will see that your tankless water heater gets back to doing what it does best.

We’ll look at several tankless water heater malfunctions you might run into:

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How a Tankless Water Heater Can Save Money

Monday, September 5th, 2022
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Is it time for a new water heater installation in Parksville, BC for your house? Then you may have already considered going the “tankless water heater route.” If you haven’t, we encourage you to give it some consideration.

Tankless water heaters are becoming more popular each year, appearing in more new homes, condos, and apartment complexes. They save space compared to standard storage tank systems, and they have a host of other benefits. They cost more to purchase upfront, but as we plan to show you in this post, they offset that cost with the ways they can help you save money.

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Do I Need to Make Any Plumbing or Heating Changes for a Tankless Water Heater Installation?

Monday, March 21st, 2022
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The tankless water heater is growing in popularity in homes with each passing year. Many homeowners love having this addition to their household as a replacement for a standard storage tank water heater. There’s plenty to love: Tankless water heaters consume much less energy than standard water heaters, have longer service lives, take up less space, and provide unlimited hot water without running out (provided the water heater was accurately sized when installed—that’s why you always want professionals on the job).

There are some potential drawbacks to tankless water heaters. They aren’t right for every home or situation. They cost more than other water heaters to install, and although they save money over their service lives, this initial higher price tag may not fit with some household budget. And there’s also the question of other changes that may need to be made to the plumbing and heating system to accommodate a water heater installation in Parksville, BC. Although not true for all homes, some will need to make more extensive changes to adapt to how a tankless system works.

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How Tankless Water Heaters Work

Monday, October 18th, 2021
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The standard water heater, also called a storage tank water heater, has a simple operation to understand. A larger tank stores a supply of water, which gas jets heat until it reaches the desired temperature for use. When a water tap turns on in the house, a pump moves the hot water from the tank to the tap. The water heater must run regularly to keep its water supply heated, both because of the depletion of water as its used and because of standby heat loss (i.e. heat escaping through the tank walls).

This conventional method of water heating has worked for households for decades, but it’s no longer the only method of supplying hot water for residential needs. The tankless water heater is now a popular alternate choice. This type of water heater boasts several advantages for the right household. But how exactly does a water heater with no tank even work? We’ll get into that below.

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Signs Your Tankless Water Heater System Needs Repairs

Monday, September 20th, 2021
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A tankless water heater is an excellent addition to many homes. Unlike storage tank water heaters—the kind found in the majority of homes—tankless systems don’t need to run regularly to keep a supply of water heated. This helps them save energy, increase their service lives, and take up less space. Because tankless water heaters heat water as needed, they won’t run out of hot water as long as they were accurately sized and installed. 

Tankless water heaters are precision devices, so they can fall prey to a number of malfunctions, some of which are specific to them. Fast action to have water heater repair in Parksville, BC will keep your tankless system running the way you want it to. 

To help you identify when you have a tankless water heater in trouble, we’ve listed several warning signs to watch for:

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