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Furnaces

 

 

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Gas Fireplaces

 

 

Heat Pumps

 

 

Water Heaters

 

 

Types

 

 

How to
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Water usage
and sizing

 

 

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Heating, Cooling & Comfort - Choose a Products

Water Usage and Sizing - When It Comes to Water Heaters, Size Does Matter!

Whether you're buying or leasing a new water heater, you won't want to install a system that is either bigger or smaller than you need:

  • Installing a larger than necessary tank will end up costing you money to heat more water than your household needs, even during peak periods. And you'll waste more energy as this water loses heat through the tank walls and water pipes and has to be re-heated.
  • Installing a system that is too small could lead to "rationing" of shower time or expose you to the rather shocking experience of a cold shower!
  • Click here for information on sizing your water heater.