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September 3, 2024

Benefits of Tankless Water Heaters

Benefits

  • Endless hot water
  • Higher energy efficiency
  • Longer service life
  • Requires less space
  • Lower utility bills
  • Low maintenance
  • Safer
  • Fast installation
  • Continuous hot water
  • Environmentally friendly

Endless Hot Water

Tankless water heaters provide an endless supply of hot water on demand for as long as you need it- meaning you’ll never run out of hot water again. Unlike conventional tank water heaters, the Navien tankless water heater doesn’t rely on a storage tank with a limited supply of heated water. There is no waiting for a storage tank to warm up. Plus you’ll enjoy cleaner water with no risk of rust, sediment buildup or stagnant water from sitting in a storage tank.

Greater Efficiency 

Navien condensing tankless water heaters are Energy Star Certified and have ultra-high energy efficiency ratings of up to 0.96 UEF. On average, condensing tankless water heaters are 30% more energy efficient than conventional tank water heaters. Tankless water heaters only heat water when you need it. Tank water heaters constantly heat a tank of water. Tankless water heaters eliminate standby heat loss and reduce your household energy usage.

Longer Service Life & Warranty 

Navien tankless water heaters offer exceptional longevity and one of the industry’s strongest warranties. Navien was the first tankless water heater to provide strong and dependable dual stainless steel heat exchangers. With proper installation, application, and maintenance, this leading-edge design assures that Navien water heaters will provide years of energy efficient service and can have a longer life expectancy than conventional tank water heaters—up to 20 years.

Navien Tankless Water Heater Warranties

ApplicationLaborPartsHeat Exchanger
ResidentialStandard or controlled recirculation1 year5 years15 years
Uncontrolled Recirculation1 year3 years5 years
Commercial or Combi*Standard or controlled recirculation1 year5 years8 years
 Uncontrolled recirculation1 year3 years3 years

* Combi refers to a combination portable water and space heating application. Water heaters cannot be used in space heating-only applications.

Space-Saving Design 

Typical tankless water heaters take about 80 percent less space than bulky freestanding tanks. Not only will you be saving money, but you’ll free up floor space with the sleek, compact wall-hung design.

Lower Utility Bills

Because condensing tankless water heaters use significantly less energy than tank water heaters, you’ll enjoy significant savings on your utility bills for energy usage. ENERGY STAR certified tankless water heaters can save a 4-person household an average of $1800 on gas bills compared to a storage model [source]. 

Low Maintenance

Like all water heating products, tankless water heaters require some maintenance to ensure proper operation, peak efficiency, and product longevity. Tankless water heaters often require less maintenance than storage tank water heaters, which may need to be flushed and/or serviced every six months. Navien recommends regular annual maintenance to make sure your tankless water heater is performing at the highest level. Installation variables like water hardness, set temperature, and water usage can affect maintenance frequency. Installing scale prevention products, like the Navien PeakFlow, or a water softener system to keep mineral deposits from collecting on heat exchangers will help keep maintenance at a minimum. 

Improved Safety

All Navien tankless water heaters are designed and built to provide long lasting and safe operation. Navien units are certified by CSA, which is a third-party testing agency, to meet all industry standards for safe operation. Built in controls monitor water temperatures, exhaust gas temperature, and the burner to verify correct operation, and will disable the unit in the event of any unsafe condition.

Navien is the only manufacturer to add a Vent Installation Detector, which verifies proper connection of the exhaust pipe to the unit. In addition, Navien units are certified by AHRI for efficiency ratings, NSF and AB1953 (California) for low lead, and SCAQMD for low NOX.

Reduce Installation Costs & Set-Up Time

Navien tankless water heaters can reduce installation time compared to other tankless brands thanks to options for both ½” gas piping and 2” PVC venting (in most applications). Lower exhaust temperatures in our condensing tankless water heaters means you can use less expensive venting materials such as Schedule 40 PVC.

Navien NPE-A2 and NPE-S2 units can be set up fast and easily by a Navien professional contractor with the EZNav intuitive control and Set-up Wizard software. With built- in components and controls, a dedicated recirculation line or a NaviCirc valve can be added to the system, for faster hot water delivery to fixtures.

Reliable Hot Water & No “Cold Water Sandwiches” 

Navien tankless water heaters are always ready to provide continous hot water for as long as you need it. Navien’s patented ComfortFlow® system on NPE tankless water heaters is the first to include a buffer tank, recirculation pump and multiple controls options into a tankless water heater, resolving the cold-water sandwich effect*, reducing wait times for hot water (reducing water waste), and resolving issues of minimal flow rates commonly found in other tankless water heaters.

tankless water heater ComfortFlow system recirculating hot water in fixture supply lines

* The “cold-water sandwich effect” is the undesired introduction of cold water into the hot water supply line on occasions of frequent on/off operations. (Measure Guideline : Transitioning to a Tankless Water heater, DOE, Sept.2012).

Better for the Environment

A tankless water heater will shrink your household’s carbon footprint vs tank water heaters, with superior energy efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions. Our condensing tankless water heaters feature a second NaviTech stainless steel heat exchanger that recycles heat from exhaust gas for durable and eco-friendly performance while you enjoy endless hot water.

Many tankless water heaters are also eligible for a Federal Tax Credit and/or discounts from participating state utilities, saving you hundreds of dollars on your project – see our Credits & Rebates page for details.

Is a Tankless Water Heater Worth It?

Tankless water heaters last longer, lower energy bills, and provide an endless supply of hot water. Installation cost of a tankless water heater varies for each installation, but with the rising cost of tank water heaters the difference in cost for installation between the two has greatly reduced. Couple that with the utility bill savings of a tankless water heater and it makes the switch to tankless worth the initial investment. Navien tankless water heaters are the future for residential and commercial water heating. Learn more about how quickly you can get hot water from a tankless water heater.

Manufacturers like Navien build tankless units that meet the demands of most applications, and plumbing contractors, builders, building owners, homeowners and engineers are adopting them as the standard in residential, commercial and multifamily projects.

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