Water Heaters – Hot Water Tanks
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Water Heater Guide
Produced by
Natural Resources Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency
EnerGuide
The Heating and Cooling series is published by Natural Resources Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency. EnerGuide is the official Government of Canada mark associated with the labeling and rating of the energy consumption or energy efficiency of household appliances, heating and ventilation equipment, air conditioners, houses and vehicles. EnerGuide also helps manufacturers and dealers promote energy-efficient equipment and provides consumers with the information they need to choose energy efficient residential equipment.
ENERGY STAR®
Natural Resources Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency promotes the international ENERGY STAR symbol in Canada and monitors its use. Major manufacturers and retailers of energy-efficient products, utilities and energy retailers, and interest groups from Australia to Europe recognize the benefits of ENERGY STAR to consumers and have joined in promoting the symbol. ENERGY STAR is the international symbol of premium energy efficiency. Products that display the ENERGY STAR symbol have been tested according to prescribed procedures and have been found to meet or exceed higher energy efficiency levels without compromising performance.
The information in this page will help you make informed decisions about water heaters that will save you money and lower your energy consumption.
Key points for buying or renting a new water heater:
- Get the right capacity tank for your family’s needs. Too much capacity will cost more to purchase and operate.
- If your water heater is approaching the end of its expected service life, research now to determine your best options.
- Remember the second price tag. The operating costs will be greater than the purchase or rental price. Use local energy prices and consider future energy prices in your analysis.
- Compare efficiency ratings. For gas-fired and propane water heaters, look for an ENERGY STAR qualified model. For electric water heaters, look for a lower standby loss.
- Ensure that heat traps and pipe insulation are installed. Where practical, locate the water heater as close to the major uses as possible.
Consider adding a DWHR device at the same time as you replace your water heater.
Key points for reducing hot water costs:
- Install low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators.
- Think about how your family uses hot water and take steps to reduce your consumption.
- Use cold water to wash clothes.
- Choose clothes washers and dishwashers that are ENERGY STAR qualified.
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Giant Hot Water Tanks and Heaters
Giant high performance gas water heaters are specially designed to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors outside of the water heater. These flammable vapors could com from substances such as a gasoline, paints, paint thinner, and thinner lacquer.
Atmospheric vent Model : UG30 - UG40 - UG50- UG60
PRODUCT FEATURES
- Thick uniform blanket of GREENFOAM® - Water Blown Foam Insulation eco-friendly insulation
- Inner tank lined with blue cobalt glass enriched with Zircon
- Stainless steel flame arrestor
- Resettable thermal cutoff
- Low NOx burner
- Patented POWER TWIST® baffle
- Automatic temperature control
- Roll-around base
- Factory installed di-electric nipples
- Factory installed temperature and pressure relief valve
- High quality magnesium anode
- Tamper resistant one-piece brass drain valve
- Maintenance free operation
Power Vent Model : UG40 - UG50 - UG60
PRODUCT FEATURES
- Thick uniform blanket of GREENFOAM® - Water Blown Foam Insulation eco-friendly insulation
- Inner tank lined with blue cobalt glass enriched with zircon
- INTELLI-VENT™ gas control valve
- Silicon nitride igniter
- Flammable Vapour Sensor
- Adjustable power venter
- Low NOx burner
- Patented POWER TWIST® baffle
- Automatic temperature control
- Roll-around base
- Factory installed di-electric nipples
- Factory installed temperature and pressure-relief valve
- High quality magnesium anode
- Tamper resistant one-piece brass drain valve
Power Vent Model : UG40 - UG50 - UG60
PRODUCT FEATURES
- Thick uniform blanket of GREENFOAM® - Water Blown Foam Insulation eco-friendly insulation
- Inner tank lined with blue cobalt glass enriched with zircon
- INTELLI-VENT™ gas control valve
- Silicon nitride igniter
- Flammable Vapour Sensor
- Adjustable power venter
- Low NOx burner
- Patented POWER TWIST® baffle
- Automatic temperature control
- Roll-around base
- Factory installed di-electric nipples
- Factory installed temperature and pressure-relief valve
- High quality magnesium anode
- Tamper resistant one-piece brass drain valve
GSW Water Heater
These water heaters are perfect for both residential new home construction and replacement water heater applications. GSW water heaters are recognized for their excellent value, efficiency and reliability.
POWER DIRECT VENT WATER HEATERS
PRODUCT FEATURES
- ENERGY STAR® qualified
- FVIR design with a sealed combustion chamber prevents flammable
- vapours from entering and igniting
- Combustion air brought from outside rather than heated air from indoors
- Can be vented up to 50' horizontally through the wall or vertically through the roof (combined in and out)
- Ultra quiet blower makes it the quietest power direct vented water heater in the industry
POWER VENT GAS WATER HEATERS
PRODUCT FEATURES
- ENERGY STAR® qualified models available with an industry-leading
- Energy Factor rating, including the only 75 USG ENERGY STAR® qualified water heater available!
- Available for Natural Gas or Propane fuel types
- 50 and 75 USG models available with side connections for combination applications
- Exclusive TankSaver™ design prolongs tank life by impeding corrosion
- CFC-Free foam insulation
- Automatic gas control makes temperature adjustments easy
- Energy efficient electronic ignition
- CSA International certified
- FVIR compliant
- Vents with ULC s636 approved PVC or CPVC pipe or polypropylene pipe
DIRECT VENT GAS WATER HEATER
PRODUCT FEATURES
- Exclusive TankSaver™ design
- Foam insulation, 2 inches, CFC free
- Electronic gas control with LED indicator light, easy temperature adjustment and thermopile design which provides robust pilot to withstand down drafts and harsh environmental conditions
- Full 90" co-axial flexible vent and terminal kit included
- Uses outside air for combustion
- Factory installed, plastic lined nipples
- CSA International certified
- FVIR compliant