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What if I have tenants moving in 2024?

When the time comes for residents to move in/out, you can call 1- 855-215-5907.  or contact your key account manager. If you are not sure who your key account manager is click here

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Are condensing water heaters safer than conventional water heaters?

A condensing water heater may be considered safer than a conventional water heater because, they have multiple vent safety devices that monitor the exhaust and intake vent pressure, that when blocked shuts the water heater off preventing harmful exhaust gases from entering the home.

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What size condensing water heater is right for my home?

A 34 gallon condensing water heater may be sufficient to provide hot water for households with 2-3 people, while a 50 gallon condensing water heater may be sufficient to provide enough hot water for households with 3-4 people. Call us today to have our Enercare experts help find the perfect size water heater for you.…

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What do I need to upgrade my conventional water heater to a condensing water heater?

While a Condensing Water Heater may look similar to a Conventional Vented Water Heater, they do require plumbing and electrical outlets in order to function. All Condensing Water Heaters require a standard power outlet to run the built-in fan that blows the combustion gases through the heat exchanger. They also require a drainpipe to expel…

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How is a condensing water heater better?

Condensing Water Heaters are more energy-efficient than conventional vented water heaters because the hot combustion gases stay in the tank longer to extract most of the heat energy, thanks to the coil-shaped heat exchanger. Most condensing water heaters also have better insulation to reduce heat loss.

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What is a condensing water heater?

Condensing water heaters work like conventional gas water heaters, with faster heating and better energy efficiency. Unlike a conventional gas water heater, a condensing water heater passes the combusted exhaust gases through a heat exchanger that extracts most of the heat energy out of the exhaust gases into the surrounding stored water. As a result,…

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How is a direct vent water heater better?

A direct vented water heater can be installed in any part of the home that has an exterior-facing wall. Unlike a regular water heater that requires a chimney, a direct vented water uses a coaxial vent pipe to the side wall of the home. Direct vented water heaters also don’t require electricity to operate, so…

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What is a direct vent water heater?

Direct vent water heaters provide hot water for an entire home with the added flexibility of being installed without a chimney and without needing electricity. Direct vent water heaters use a single two-pipe coaxial vent to bring in combustion air into the water heater and push exhaust gases out the exterior wall of your home.