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June 25, 2014 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

Optimized Water Heating Sonora, Ca

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Our Sonora, Ca water heating services include:

  • Tankless water heater installation, repair, and service
  • Electric hybrid heat pump water heater installation
  • Standard gas water heater installation and repair
  • Hydronic boiler installation and radiant heating
  • Hydronic piping installation, and repair
  • Commercial water heater installation
  • Direct vent water heater installation
  • Optimization of existing water heating systems including water saving recirculating pumps and controls, insulation and piping modifications
  • Solar water heater installation

Call today to schedule service, or for a water heating system upgrade consultation- 209-352-4294

Whether you are looking to swap out an old water heater for a standard replacement, or would like a water heater specialist to find the right new energy efficient water heater upgrade for your home, or commercial building look no further. Our professional Sonora, Ca water heater installers are trained in water heating so you know you are getting a top quality code compliant installation that will provide comfort and safety for many years to come.

Our Sonora, Ca water heater installation specialist

  • Have 5 years minimum training in the field
  • 5 years or equivalent of in school training
  • Continued education including: water heating system efficiency, hybrid heat pump installers certification, Navien tankless water heaters level 2 training for installation and repair and more.

Benefits of installing a high efficiency tankless water heater

  • Tankless water heaters have much higher efficiency ratings than older tank style models and can come with an energy star rating
  • Stainless steel heat exchangers can mean a longer life than tank models (some tankless models come with a 15 year warranty on the heat exchanger)
  • Never run out of hot water. When sized correctly you can enjoy hot water through multiple fixtures at a time, and never run out!
  • New models with a buffer tank, and recirculating pump built in eliminate a common complaint associated with older, or lower quality models which was called “the cold water sandwich” This is where the tankless water heater would give a shot of cold water in the middle of a shower.

Other high efficiency water heating options available for Sonora, Ca

  • Electric hybrid heat pump water heaters: use heat in the surrounding air to heat water. This is a great option if natural gas is unavailable because they are about twice as efficient as standard electric water heaters. They are energy star rated, and many utility companies offer rebates, or incentives.
  • Solar water heating uses the sun’s energy to heat water for your home, and the upfront cost is much less than using solar to create electricity.
  • Hydronic boliers can be used to heat water that is used to heat your home either through floors, radiators, or for forced air. Many believe radiant heat is much more comfortable and saves energy. The ability to create almost unlimited zones in a home also adds comfort. Unlike many forced air furnaces that heat the entire home to the same temperature radiant heat can easily be installed with zones for every room with individual thermostats to heat each room to a desired temperature.

Call today to see the benefits of using Optimized Water Heating for your water heating needs

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May 12, 2014 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

Recirc pumps and tankless water heaters

Should a tankless water have a recirculating pump?

The answer is yes! But it needs to be done correctly or it could use more energy and make your hot water less convenient than without it and waste a lot of water at the same time. Read below to see the different options for using a recirculating pump with a tankless water heater so save energy and water. Or give us a call with any questions at 209-352-4294

A condensing tankless water heater with internal recirculating pump and buffer tank with dedicated recirculating line.

This is by far the most efficient and convenient way to heat water and waste less water. The built in recirculating pump and buffer tank work together to have hot water ready when you need it at the fixture, and you don’t run out like with tank models. The hot water can be controlled with a thermostat and timer so the unit only kicks on when you have it set, and in those time periods only when the water in the line falls below around 90 degrees. This limits the amount of power the pump uses, and how often the burner fires keeping cost down, and efficiency high. Many times adding a tankless water heater with internal recirculating pump and buffer tank with a dedicated recirculating loop from the furthest fixture from the water heater can cut waiting times for hot water from a couple of minutes to around 10 seconds which can save thousands of gallons of water per year. If there is no existing recirculating line many times it can be added with copper or pex. If the hot water line and the recirculating loop are both well insulated the efficiency is greatly increased.

A condensing tankless water heater with internal recirculating pump and buffer tank without a dedicated recirculating line.

Some of the newest models of tankless water heater we are installing can use a crossover tee at the furthest sink from the water heater. This tee will let some of the cooled off water in the hot water line into the cold water line as the internal pump in the water heater pushes the hot water closer to the furthest fixture. When the water at the fixture heats up the crossover tee stops letting water through so the cold water line doesn’t get hot, and your tankless water heater stops running. This is a good solution if you want the convenience of the recirculating line but can’t add the insulated recirculating loop because of cost, or because the pipes are not accessible to run a line back to the water heater.

A tankless water heater with an added recirculating pump and buffer tank.

This is an option if someone didn’t want to buy the more expensive unit up front, and wanted to buy a standard tankless and add on recirculation later. Unfortunately this installation ends up costing more and the system does not work as well together. If an older tankless is installed we have used this method to cut wasted water from waiting for hot water to get to fixtures. A tankless that is only a few years old doesn’t need to be replaced just to cut down on wait time and save water !

 

A standard tankless water heater with a recirculating loop and no buffer tank.

This is a bad idea but happens when an installer doesn’t understand how a tankless works, or is trying to cut corners. The pump can get the tankless to kick on but it shuts off every time the pump kicks off. When a tankless kicks off it doesn’t start making hot water again immediately when it is turned back on. Cool water enters the heat exchanger and passes through without being heated completely or at all. This means when you turn on your shower it feels warm because the pump pushed hot water through the line, but when the cold water that goes through the heat exchanger without being heated from startup comes through the line you get a cold shot of water in your shower. This wastes a lot of energy with almost no real benefits. We recently saw one of these systems that the owners had been dealing with for years. The pump also had no timer so it was running any time the water temperature dropped 24 hours a day making their “more efficient” tankless water heater extremely inefficient and giving them intermittent cold shots of water in their showers. When offered the more efficient condensing unit with internal recirc pump and buffer tank to eliminate the cold they quickly decided it was a good idea. They had never been told about the right way to do it and thought the cold water shots were normal for a tankless water heater.

Optimized Plumbing is a Sonora Ca based plumbing contractor specializing in tankless water heaters, hybrid heat pump water heaters recirculating systems, hydronic heat, radiant heat, and plumbing service and repair. We service all areas of Tuolumne and Calaveras counties including the towns of Angels camp, San Andreas, Murphys, Arnold, Twain Harte, and Copperopolis.

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December 3, 2013 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

Sonora, Ca water heater installers

Sonora, Ca water heater installers from Optimized Plumbing & Piping are your best choice if you are looking for a water heater installer in Sonora, CA. Not only do we offer a quality of workmanship that is unsurpassed but, we are also certified for water heater installations, and have formal training in water heating that others do not have which allows us to offer 6 year warranties on many water heater installations while the standard is 1 year. If you have any questions please feel free to call 209-352-4294.                   Our certifications include:

Tankless water heater installer

We are now certified to install, and service premium condensing  tankless water heaters from Navien. The Navien tankless water heaters feature up to 98% efficiency compared to about 60% efficiency of a standard gas water heater, and they can qualify for energy star rebates. They also offer features that are not available with other brands like a small buffer tank, recirculating pump, and digital controls.

Electric heat pump water heater installer

We are now certified to install electric heat pump water heaters from AO Smith which are much more efficient than standard electric water heaters, and they qualify for an energy star rebate. Additional benefits to heat pump water heaters include: a powered anode rod, and cool air is blown out as a by-product and can be used to condition air. Find the benefits of the powered anode rod here: http://optimizedpiping.com/blog/water-heater-maintenance-tips/

Solar water heater installer

We are a California solar initiative qualified contractor for installing solar water heaters. A solar water heater could be a great choice if you are looking to save money on your water heating costs which are probably the second highest energy user in your home. Another great benefit is the positive impact on the environment due to less burning of fossil fuels for heating water.There are also multiple rebates available for solar water heating in Northern CA.

A solar water heater, electric heat pump water heater, or tankless water heater can give you many years of savings on your energy bills and Sonora, Ca water heater installers from Optimized Plumbing & Piping can give you a water heater installation that will last for years. Call 209-352-4294 and see why we our your best choice for water heater installations in Sonora CA.

Our service area includes all parts of Tuolumne County and Calaveras County

 

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