Tankless water heaters have evolved significantly in recent years. The technology has simplified installations and eliminated past tankless obstacles. These units now deliver an economically and environmentally attractive solution for hot water heating.

Homeowners enjoy numerous benefits with tankless water heaters:

Endless hot water is a plus. You don't need to prioritize or schedule multiple uses of hot water. You can shower, do laundry, and run the dishwasher simultaneously without being concerned about running out of hot water.

They have double the warranty of a standard tank water heater.

They are activated only when you open a hot water tap. Because you use energy to heat water only when you need hot water—you reduce your energy use. This conserves natural resources and leaves a smaller environmental footprint.

Wall-mounted tankless water heaters are approximately the size of suitcase and can be mounted in compact spaces.

Saving energy saves money. Tankless water heaters achieve maximum energy efficiency and are less expensive to operate.

Tankless water heaters contribute to cleaner air and a healthier environment as a result of their lower CO2 emissions. In addition, they are made for a long product lifespan. A compact heat exchanger design and recyclable parts means reduced waste in landfills.

Navien's next-generation units are a technical forerunner in the industry. They provide simple retrofit, exclusive ComfortFlow™ technology, ultrahigh condensing efficiency, and field gas convertibility.

The Navien tankless water heater can use a home's existing ½" gas line for lengths up to 24 feet. The low exhaust gas temperature allows PVC, CPVC, and Polypropylene vent systems to be used which reduces installation costs significantly. This system often enables the installer to run a flue through the existing chase eliminating the need for additional holes.

Navien's negative pressure gas valve and Dual Venturi system facilitate easy field convertibility from natural gas to propane operation. Two stainless steel heat exchangers provide a longer life expectancy as they are more resistant to corrosion than traditional copper heat exchangers. The interface on the front of the unit makes it user friendly and easy to view system information and run diagnostics.

Multiple units can be installed to meet the needs of oversized bathtubs, numerous showerheads, or multiple washing machines.

Today a green home is important to many home buyers. A tankless water heater is a value-added component of your green home profile which can increase the real estate value, desirability, and marketability of your home. If the benefits of a tankless water heater appeal to you, it may be a good choice for your home. Please contact Appleton Campbell at 540.347.0765—we're happy to answer any questions you may have.

Mike Appleton is President of Appleton Campbell, a local, family owned heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical services business. Appleton Campbell has been providing customers throughout the Greater Piedmont Region and Northern Virginia with honesty, integrity, and experience since 1976. Contact Appleton Campbell at 540.347.0765 or at appletonCampbell.com.