Question 1

What is the difference between a commercial water heater and a residential water heater?

Accepted Answer

The appearance of a commercial water heater and a residential water heater may seem very similar, but they have a few key differences. The first distinction is the size of the water heating units.

Commercial water heaters are designed for commercial spaces like restaurants, businesses, and office spaces, which means they have a lot of water to keep hot. They have to be able to disperse many more gallons of hot water throughout a commercial space’s layout than a home requires. In fact, a large residential water heater can handle up to 100 gallons of water, but a commercial system can handle 250 gallons.

The next key difference between a commercial water heater and a residential water heater is that a commercial water heater is designed to require as little repair and maintenance as possible. Commercial water heaters are made of more durable and tougher materials, which means less downtime for these hardworking units and less revenue loss for business owners who rely on having hot water consistently.

Question 2

How long should a commercial water heater last?

Accepted Answer

Commercial water heaters do plenty of work keeping water hot consistently for a business, which means that they have to be less prone to breaking down.

This also means that they have a longer lifespan of 20+ years if they’re maintained well.

Question 3

Are tankless water heaters good for commercial use?

Accepted Answer

Tankless water heaters can be great for commercial applications, saving business owners significantly on wasted water and gas utilities. But in order to function properly in a commercial environment, a few considerations must be made.

At Earl’s Plumbing, we would never install a tankless system without first making sure that it will be the best fit for your operation.

Before we install a tankless water heater (or set of interconnected units), we’ll make sure that you won’t face any problems or inconveniences after installation. That means no cold water sandwich effect, no hot water wait times, no flow rate problems, and no water pressure issues.

The other consideration to make is proper installation. Though certain models, like the Navien NPE-240A2, can be used in both commercial and residential applications, you need a plumbing contractor that understands the unique configurations and programming for each situation. As a Navien Factory Certified and Level 3 trained team, Earl’s Plumbing is the right choice for the job.

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