Why Install an Instantaneous Hot Water System?
Instantaneous Hot Water Systems
Instantaneous Hot Water systems (aka Instant, Tankless or Continuous Flow Hot Water) can be installed in most Geelong & Melbourne homes with only minor upgrades
Instant Hot Water systems are also known by a few names: Instantaneous Hot Water, Tankless Hot Water systems and Continuous Flow Hot Water systems.
They use Natural Gas to provide hot water on demand, with the biggest benefit being you will never run out of hot water again.
Because they only heat water when you turn on your hot water tap, you can set the controller to your ideal temperature.
As there is no water storage tank, they don’t take up much room, which is great if you are limited for space outside. It also means they are not using energy keeping water at the right temperature day and night which saves you on running costs.
The slimline units attach to the wall, usually an external wall, however there are some models which can be located on internal walls.
Please note: as they use a large amount of energy in short bursts, they are not available in electric models. And although they are available in LPG models, we don’t recommend this due to the higher running cost of LPG.
Instantaneous Hot Water systems are a great option for those who want both low installation and running costs. Other benefits include:
- Never run out of hot water again
- Available in 6 & 7 Star energy ratings
- You can set your ideal water temperature, with no need to heat water to 60 degrees C
- Slimline design doesn’t take up much space
- Not as expensive as Solar or Heat Pump hot water to repair and replace
- Many manufactures have a 10-15 year warranty on the heat exchanger, with 3-5 years on other parts and accessories. Rinnai extend their heat exchanger to 25 years with regular servicing.
When deciding if a hot water system is right for you, its important to consider:
- Your hot water needs – how many people live at your house and how many bathrooms do you have? Do you keep running out of hot water or is your current system size sufficient?
- Installation costs vs running costs – see our comparison chart
- Energy source – do you have a preference for electricity, gas or solar?
- Manufacturer warranty – how long is the manufacturer warranty on parts and labour?
All of our quotes include our recommendation based on your needs and are fully inclusive of all labour and parts required.
If you currently have a gas storage tank system, upgrading to an Instantaneous hot water system is usually straight forward.
However, in some cases, you may need to upgrade your existing gas supply pipe. Our technicians will advise if this is required.
As they require a small amount of electricity for the ignition and temperature control, if you don’t already have a weatherproof outdoor power point near your existing hot water system, one will need to be installed, which we will organise as part of the install.
Scroll down for our Hot Water Comparison chart and compare Instant Hot Water installation costs and running costs to other types of hot water systems.
Instant Hot Water installation costs:
Instant hot water systems have both low installation and running costs.
However, if your house doesn’t have an outdoor power point for it or a strong enough gas supply, these things will need to be upgraded, which we can advise you of and include as part of our quote.
Instant Hot Water running costs:
While not as energy efficient as Solar or Heat Pump Hot Water, natural gas instant hot water systems are cheaper to run than both Electric & Gas Storage Tank Hot Water systems.
Since water is heated as needed, not stored in a tank, you can lower your hot water temperature for even further running cost savings.
Ensure you install a 6 or 7 star energy rated model for maximum efficiency.
Looking for other options? Check out Heat Pump Hot Water or Solar Hot Water System.
We work with most hot water brands including:
- Rinnai – including Hotflo, B2B & Infinity 26 Continuous Flow and Sunmaster Solar ranges
- Rheem Hot Water Systems
- Dux Hot Water Systems
- Aquamax Hot Water Systems
- Bosch Hot Water Systems
- Vulcan Hot Water Systems
- Thermann Hot Water Systems
Other Hot Water Options...
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