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GE Tankless Gas Water Heaters Cutting Energy Costs
 A new line of tankless gas water heaters from GE Appliances provides a continuous supply of hot water when and where home owners need it, and can reduce water heating costs up to 35% annually over a standard 75-gallon gas tank water heater.
Water heating represents the third largest energy end-use in homes, behind HVAC and kitchen appliances, according to Energy Star.
Unlike conventional water tanks that heat and store hot water around the clock, GE’s tankless gas water heater only activates when residents start to use hot water, and it immediately de-activates when they are done.
The result is a more energy-efficient system that eliminates standby losses — the energy lost from warmed water sitting in a tank.
The tankless system delivers continuous hot water at the precisely heated temperature to every faucet, fixture or appliance in the home. An electronic digital control allows the home owner to adjust the hot water temperature at the touch of a button, while the system’s Precise Temp feature keeps water temperature within three degrees of the heater’s set point.
With proper sizing, the water heater is also capable of providing continuous hot water even when multiple showers, tubs, sinks or appliances are being used at the same time.
GE’s tankless gas water heaters fit in small spaces. Available in both outdoor and indoor models, the heater’s compact footprint (approximately 23 inches high by 14 inches wide and 10 inches deep; and weighing 50 pounds) allows installation in attics, garages, closets or other out-of-the-way locations.
For the ultimate in convenience, units can be equipped with an optional remote controller, which allows the user to monitor and adjust hot water temperature in the bathroom, kitchen, laundry room or any other room.
Outdoor units are equipped with ceramic heaters that prevent them from freezing at temperatures as low as minus 30-degrees F.
Starting next month, the GE tankless gas water heater will be available in two sizes with 7.5 and 9.4 gallon-per-minute flows, indoor and outdoor. The 7.5-gallon flow is available in natural gas; the higher flow is available in natural or LP gas.
GE’s electric hybrid water heater can cut energy use in half.
Both the gas and electric heaters are among the first to meet Energy Star criteria for residential hot water heaters recently announced by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Headquartered in Fairfield, Conn., GE Appliances is a member of The National Council of the Housing Industry — The Leading Suppliers of NAHB.
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