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EnerGuide
Program -
Introduction

 

Heating Cooling &
Comfort

 

 

Intro

 

 

Team HVAC

 

 

Rating System

 

 

Frequently
Asked
Questions

 

 

Furnaces

 

 

Air conditioners

 

 

Gas Fireplaces

 

 

Heat Pumps

 

 

Water Heaters

 

 

Types

 

 

How to
compare

 

 

Water usage
and sizing

 

 

Buying tips

 

 

Calculate
water heating
costs

 

 

Windows

 

 

Heating Cost
Calculator

 

 

Labelling
Information

 

Appliances


Heating, Cooling & Comfort - Choose a Products

Storage Tank Water Heaters
Tankless Water Heaters
Integrated Space/Water Heating Systems
Heat Pump Water Heaters
Solar Water Heaters
Heat Recovery Water Pre-Heaters

Types of Water Heaters

A water heater uses a heating source to raise the temperature of incoming cold water from a municipal main or well. The heated water is then stored in a tank or distributed "on demand" to showers/bathtubs, sinks and other water-using equipment in the home. Several types of water heaters are available: