Frisco Water Heater Services

What Brands of Tankless Water Heaters Does Earl’s Plumbing Install?

For tankless water heaters, we almost always install Navien tankless water heaters. In rare cases, spacing issues mean that the Rheem is the only option. But Earl’s Plumbing chose Navien because of the way the quality and design of their products align with Earl’s brand and business principles.

Navien is the #1 selling tankless water heater in North America for a reason. They have the longest warranty in the industry (15 years). They use superior products, such as stainless steel instead of copper. The engineering concepts and design are superior yet simple—just by looking inside a Navien heater, the differences are obvious. And they stand behind their products.

In fact, we feel so strongly about the Navien brand that we have told customers in the past that had other brand preferences that they should choose another plumbing company.

What is the Difference Between Condensing and Non-Condensing Tankless Water Heaters?

The simple answer is that one produces condensation (wastewater) and the other one does not. We have to be able to properly discharge that wastewater in a condensing type of heater. Also, a condensing-type tankless water heater is usually slightly larger in size and usually considerably larger in overall production capacity.

During the water heating process, the condensing heater produces a significant amount of moisture in the exhaust. This moisture accumulates and forms condensation that is captured and funneled to a collection area. Then, it must exit the heater through some sort of drain line.

Condensing heaters like the Navien NPE 240A also have additional very valuable features and benefits that make a significant difference in the performance and user experience. And although condensing tankless water heaters cost a little more upfront, they do not require any proprietary venting like most non-condensing types do.

In summary, you should ALWAYS go with a condensing heater like the Navien NPE 240A unless the only option available is a non-condensing heater like the Navien NPN 199.

Can We Relocate Your New Tankless Water Heater to Another Area?

Ultimately, the answer is yes. Assuming that it is economically feasible, in most cases a tankless water heater can be installed in many locations, including the attic and garage but also in interior home closets, utility areas, workshops & workspaces, recessed into the brick exterior, or on rooftops (usually commercial applications), as well as others.

In all honesty, Earl’s Plumbing can do just about anything you want to do plumbing-wise, as long as you’re ready to spend the money. But we like to think of ourselves as good partners and can sometimes figure out alternative solutions to get you the end result that you want without breaking the bank.

When we get this question, it is usually an after-the-fact response to a problem that has happened previously, such as a ruptured tank heater in the attic that flooded the house. We always tell our customers that they must be proactive with tank heaters that store 100 gallons of hot water above their living area. They do not always take our advice and occasionally wish they had. But we can offer solutions that often make more sense than a costly relocation.