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A. O. Smith 500 Tennessee Waltz Parkway Ashland City, TN 37015 1-800-527-1953
www.hotwater.com
Company History: A. O. Smith has delivered innovative hot water solutions for more than 70 years. A. O. Smith produced its first residential water heater in 1939, establishing a tradition of innovation that continues to this day. Sold exclusively by plumbing wholesalers and plumbing contractors, A. O. Smith’s selection of residential and commercial water heaters, boilers and storage tanks is unmatched for quality and diversity. Anywhere hot water is needed, A. O. Smith can provide an energy-efficient solution with maximum value during and for years after installation. Company News:A. O. Smith sees overall tankless sales
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A. O. Smith launched a whole new line of tankless water heaters this year with significant success. The new line of tankless water heaters offers a wide range of products including condensing models with higher efficiencies and heavy-duty commercial models. All models offer improved flow rates for increased hot water delivery.
WaiWela (ETS) 5350 Joliet St., #2 Denver, CO 80239 P: 303-339-4900
www.waiwela.com
The new WaiWela PHH- 32RDV high
continuing to trend up despite the economy and despite the reduction in the Federal Tax Credit. The company is seeing continued growth in the innovative new product it launched in 2010: the Next Hybrid® combination tank and tankless high efficiency water heater, which offers many of the advantages of tankless to the tankless consumer but at significantly lower installation costs for retrofit installations. The company is bringing these new products among other high efficiency solutions to the contractor with the A. O. Smith Mobile Showroom. The tour schedule can be found here:
www.hotwater.com/mmv. Tankless Forecast: A.O. Smith sees promising growth both in
the short term and long term for the tankless market. Growth rates are estimated at 10%, annually. This growth rate is not as significant as in previous years, however, in an industry that experiences limited growth, the tankless market segment is experiencing steady growth. While the federal tax credit incentives have been reduced drastically from previous levels, there are still a number of factors that are positively affecting growth. Local utility rebates, increased interest in energy efficiency and more efficient product development all contribute to the current growth rate. One big growth driver has been A.O. Smith’s new line of
products including our condensing tankless, but the biggest factor has been the maturation of our relationship with Takagi of Japan. The contractor training, application expertise, market knowledge and other capabilities that have come to A. O. Smith from Takagi have allowed us to bring a powerful tankless value proposition to the U.S. marketplace. Tankless FAQ: What are the special conditions that must be
taken into consideration when installing a tankless model? Two key points for tankless installations: due to the higher
But input, tankless models require at least a ¾" gas line to the unit. Most homes utilize a ½" gas line to the water heater, so in replacement applications particularly, the homeowner will most likely need to upgrade to a larger gas line. This is a major expense in replacement applications. In addition, non- condensing tankless models require stainless steel vent material and cannot use the exiting B-vent commonly used with most conventional tank-type water heaters. Stainless venting can be expensive, although tankless models can be vented horizontally through an outside wall, which can help offset the venting cost. Condensing tankless models can use PVC venting, which is less expensive than stainless steel venting. In warmer climates, tankless models can be installed outdoors, eliminating the need for venting altogether.
Company History: Efficient Technology Sales, LLC, based in Denver, represents WaiWela Quality Water Heaters. Company founders have been committed to energy conservation and environmentally sound products since 1977. ETS pioneered the use and development of tankless water heaters in the United States. Tankless supplier is Paloma Industries of Nagoya, Japan. Today, WaiWela tankless gas water heaters and mini tanks have gained wide acceptance and brand recognition. In a crowded field, ETS is distinguished through product quality, exclusive product safety features and unparalleled education and customer support. Company News: WaiWela (ETS) introduced two new
efficiency condensing gas tankless water heater will support 3-4 major hot water functions. This unit uses condensing technology that allows it to be the most efficient tankless water heating solution at 0.94 Energy Factor. ENERGY STAR rated; qualifies for Federal Tax Credit.
products to the extensive line of gas tankless water heaters and mini water heaters. The high efficiency condensing tankless gas water heater PHH-32 is ENERGY STAR rated, 0.94 Energy Factor, and the most efficient gas tankless water heater in the market. New to the line of WaiWela Mini Water Heaters is the WM-6.0, a six gallon, under-the-sink water heater. ETS is also moving in to a newly constructed mezzanine classroom and training facility and will offer classes on tankless and solar thermal installation. Tankless Forecast: Because of the state of the economy, rising
gas prices and stagnant consumer spending, sales of tankless water heaters have only grown slightly. Economic recovery directly correlates to the tankless water heater industry. Everyone is looking to save money and tax incentives will play hand-in-hand with solar credits. Future growth will rely on consumers being educated about the energy efficiency and money saving benefits of tankless water heaters.
Quietside Corporation 8750 Pioneer Blvd. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 717-243-2535
Company News: Founded in 1998 with facilities in California, Pennsylvania and Texas, Quietside is a master distributor of HVAC and plumbing equipment. Its products include Samsung air conditioning, as well as Quietside tankless water heaters. Quietside focuses on products that are accepted worldwide, yet are still niche products within North America. Company News: Quietside just opened a new facility in Ft.
The new ODW is available in 4 capacities from 99,000
Btu/h to 199,000 Btu/h. This unit provides performance and efficiency coupled with the comfort of on demand domestic water. Your customers will never run out of hot water again.
Worth, Texas. The company also added 25,000 square feet to its already 50,000-square-ft. facility in Carlisle, Pa. Tankless Forecast: The tankless market is growing every year and will continue to grow as consumers learn the benefits and savings they can receive from them.
phc june 2011
www.phcnews.com
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