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604-731-2443
Serving all areas of Vancouver BC, Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Coquitlam, Port Moody, all areas from Hope to Horseshoe Bay!
A very popular question that we get asked on a daily basis is what grants is the BC government offering through its LiveSmart program.
This government program has now been extended for another 2 years !
This is the official website for the program and I am attaching the table of BC Government Grants for home owners.
FortisBC has extended their promotion for a $50.00 rebate on Vancouver hot water tanks until Dec 31, 2011. This promotion extends to Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and all of BC.
I love their slogan “Puddles are for Ducks, not your water heater”
Here is the link explaining the program
Here is the link to eligible hot water tanks
and here is the link to the form for the hot water tank rebate
Signs you should replace your Vancouver hot water tank are:
So don’t take the risk and wait for your Vancouver hot water tank to cause a flood, replace it before its too late !
Hot Water Tank Vancouver
In order to properly quote a Tankless hot water heating system it is best that a technician visits your home as each house and each application is different.
Why choose a Navient Tankless Hot water heating system? We asked our customers who we have installed them for and here is some feed back:
1. Once it kicks in, you have unlimited hot water for filling up soaker and jacuzzi tubs.
2. Everyone in the family can take a shower and it will never be cold.
3. There is no water sitting in the tank. Water is always fresh.
4. There is a 30 year warranty on the heat exchanger, so the system will last 3 times longer then a hot water tank.
Here is more information from your Vancouver Plumbing company:
Endless Hot Water Supply
Ultra Condensing Efficiency
Because this product boasts the industry’s highest efficiency, rating (98%) means
customers can cash in on low annual operating costs as well as receive the best payback, compared with conventional tankless or tank-type water heaters. Navien’s Condensing 98% Tankless also enjoys the highest gallons-per-minute (GPM) when comparing input BTUs.
Delivers hot water to fixtures quickly resulting in
water conservation.
No minimum flow rate: get hot water even at very
low flow rates of 0.1 or 0.2 GPM
Eliminates any hot/cold/hot stacking, the so-called
“Cold Water Sandwich”.
Saves additional money and time by eliminating
the pump purchase cost and on-site installation
costs.
Prevents heat exchanger from freezing
Eco-Navien Technology
Navien utilizes condensing technology, which uses less gas, resulting in less CO2 emissions than conventional water heaters.
Navien’s ECO Premixed Burner not only dramatically reduces NOx emissions but also boasts the industry’s lowest level of emissions.
Partly dissolved NOx in condensed water neutralizes
the alkaline household sewage, improving water pollution.
Extended Lifecycle
Navien utilizes dual stainless-steel heat exchangers, providing 3.8 to 4.5
times longer life-expectancy and superior resistance to corrosion over the
copper exchangers used in other brands.
Navien heat exchangers operate with low-to-mid temperature water,
minimizing possible damage caused by lime build-up, making the whole
unit more efficient.
Easy Venting
The high efficiency of Navien’s Condensing 98% Tankless results in lower exhaust temperatures, allowing for the use of PVC or other plastic venting materials.
Plastic venting offers a significant savings in cost and makes installation a breeze.
Three-inch PVC venting runs up to 100 feet with six elbows;
allows for installation up to and above an altitude of 4,500 feet, without additional devices.
Advanced Technology
Enhanced safety with Dual Microprocessors
Navien’s two microprocessors offer better control and safer operation by continuously cross monitoring each other’s performance to assure proper operation at all times. These two microprocessors not only control the burner for ideal combustion but also maintain the steady hot water temperature.
Optimal and Stable Combustion with APS and GPS
APS(Air Pressure Sensor)maximizes combustion efficiency by sensing and controlling the air required for optimalcombustion-even in high-wind locations and installations with long vent runs.
GPS(Gas Pressure Sensor) offers stable combustion by sensing gas pressure and controlling the fan speed tomaintain optimal combustion, even under a wide range of gas-pressure changes.
Triple-Layered, Pre-Mixed Burner
Controls flame by pre-mixing optimal ratio of gas and air before combustion, reducing emissions and enhancing heat efficiency.
Leak Detector
Built-in leak detector prevents damage to water heater as well as personal property.
Air intake filter
An air intake filter prevents foreign substances, such as dust or insects, from entering the system, freeing the burner from elements that would normally cause unstable combustion or energy inefficiency.
Remote Control
Advanced water heater diagnosis capability and error feedback Touch activated banklight function and Easy-to-Use button type control Built-in recirculation timer for water and energy savings Key-pad lock button prevents inadvertent temperature changes Temperature adjustment 1 ?F increments. 
This is a check list of a hot water tank inspection that our techs would go through:
Check here to determine if your appliance is Energy Star qualified and the efficiency: Energy Star
A popular item that we are constantly changing for customers is hot water tanks. We have access to many different types of tanks but we generally install John Wood or Rheem. If your tank is leaking or is in need of replacement, its best to check the warranty of the tank. This can be done on the Rheem and John Wood websites. Also if you call Papa, we can check the status of the warranty for you. The “On Demand” Tankless units are getting very popular as well. I will be doing a posting about these in the near future.
Here is a perfect picture of the inside of a hot water tank.
Inside of a Hot Water Tank
