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Cottage Country Tankless

Your only at the cottage a few days a week, why waste all that energy keeping your water hot? A tankless is perfect for cottages and only heats water when your there and when its needed.  So save some money this summer and have a tankless water heater installed at your cottage, or if you’re a do-it-yourself’er and only need us to supply you with the system, we can help you with that too.

A cottage country tankless is a great, cheap solution for your cottage water heating needs.

There is a growing demand for small to medium sized propane tankless water heaters as cottagers are looking to reduce their electricity bill and the water heater is a significant consumer. If your only at the cottage on weekends it really doesn’t make sense to heat your water 7 days a week. We offer a number of tankless systems that work with various sized propane tanks and only use energy when you want hot water as opposed to consuming it all week long.

Tankless water heaters have freeze protections systems built right in so you know your investment is protected.

We know a lot of cottage owners are also the “do it yourself” kind of people and for this we offer shipping right to your door.

If you have decided to upgrade to a tankless at your cottage give us a call or fill out the form and we can help you choose not only the correct size tanklesss but also one that fits your budget.

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Keep your Children Safe

Tankless water heaters come with a remote control that lets you lower the maximum water temperature from the convenience of your bathroom. With a lower temperature set you don’t need to worry about your child being scalded if the faucet gets accidentally moved; the water can’t get any hotter, only colder.

Benefits of a Tankless Temperature Controller

  • Set max output water temperature from anywhere
  • Keep children safe and never worry about scalding again
  • Perfect temperatures constantly
  • Set temp and fill your bath to the exact temperature
  • Show error codes and info

Almost all brands of tankless systems have remote controls, some are actual water proof remotes while others are similar to your furnace thermostat and mount to a wall.  These systems allow you to easily and conveniently change the temperature of your water heaters output temperature.  Why would you need this? Well it’s one of those things that initially you think you would never need but once you have it cant live without it. For example filling up the bath or jacuzzi tub, simply drop the temperature on the remote control to 102 degrees F. and know that your tub is now filled with that water that exact temperature.  Filling a tub for a child? set the temperature at a safe level and never worry if they are playing with the faucet, the water can never get hotter than you set it. Keep your children safe with a tankless.

Give us a call or fill out the form on the right, we can answer any questions you may have and see if a tankless meets the necessary venting requirement in your home.

 

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Ontario Water Hardness Levels

An instant hot or tankless water heater is extremely efficient.  The system relies on its advanced heat exchanger to quickly heat up water.  Scale and Lime tend to build up faster when water is heated, so to combat this problem a tankless is usually installed with flush valves, which allow vinegar to be pushed through the system dissolving the build up and returning the tankless to its original efficiency level.  This build up is exponentially increased as the grains or water hardness increases in communities and towns throughout Ontario.

Hard Water Causes Inefficiency

Below is an extensive list of Ontario cities and the corresponding water hardness that is present in the water supply.  The higher the number of grains the harder your water is, which, in turn produces more scale and deposits in your water heater, on shower heads, around faucets, and so forth.  A conventional water heater will become much less efficient with time in a hard water situation, and it can’t be cleaned. For this reason we recommend a tankless system that can be cleaned with a vinegar solution, restoring efficiency.

Quick Hard Water Exercise:

  1. Lookup your city and see if you have hard water
  2. Think about how old that 40 gallon hot water tank is in your house
  3. Know that in on average at 7.5 grains of hard water a regular tank loses 2% efficiency a year to due scale build up
  4. That 2% doubles to 4% at 15 grains and so on…..
  5. After you do the math a tankless that is able to be cleaned of all scale becomes very economical

 

CityHardness (grains)Population
Almonte17.52805
Amhurstburg6.56060
Ancaster196718
Arnprior12.28663
Aurora17see Newmarket
Azilda121403
Barrie9.541990
Beamsville15.63864
Belleville634391
Bracebridge25304
Brampton24.258571
Brantford2442053
Brockville7.511302
Burks Falls101200
Burlington947562
Carleton Place5.54956
Cayuga120905
Chatham1319874
Cippawa8.6N/A
Clifford15660
Clinton13.22136
Cobalt4461
Cobourg7.57234
Cochrane182474
Collingwood4.59632
Copper Cliff2N/A
Cornwall719290
Craigment4N/A
Delhi182819
Deseronto8.41314
Dryden3.55900
Dundas1710320
Dunnville213830
Elmira29390
Essex33.43658
Etobicoke8109153
Fonthill15.62495
Fort Williams1N/A
Galt22930
Gannonoque73759
Goderich5.54808
Grimsby86821
Guelph2230652
Hagersville302055
Haileybury21243
Hamilton7.5147943
Harrow49.83112
Hanover133915
Hawkesbury25300
Hespeler26550
Ingersoll24.44269
Iroquois Falls4.52005
Islington16.220137
Kapuskasing63490
Kemptville16.46130
Kenora49929
Kingston7.537776
Kirkland Lake34712
Kitchener4087480
Lansing21N/A
Leamington1417253
Lindsay8.527220
Listowel139907
London25149133
Lucan13N/A
Lucknow16.4977
Meaford122978
Merritton8.5N/A
Midland816268
Mitchell16.21907
Matawa5
Mount Forest252937
New Liskeard163306
Newmarket10.553915
New Toronto8see Toronto
Niagara Falls829250
North Bay124960
North York Twsp.18173099
Norwick141220
Oakville734364
Orillia1019999
Oshawa7.538796
Ottawa3181258
Owen Sound1520688
Paisley19.5829
Paris202984
Parkhill141145
Parry Sound43020
Pembroke215357
Penetanguishene7.5see Midland
Perth45596
Peterborough540913
Picton72265
Port Arthur6N/A
Port Colborne76291
Port Dover13.2N/A
Port Elgin38.41852
Port Hope7.55553
Prescott73553
Preston17620
Renfrew2.512221
Richmond Hill17.272717
St. Catharines740750
St. Mary’s22.81475
St. Thomas11.529300
Sarnia738869
Sault Ste. Marie329847
Scarborough8.5155061
Seaforth17.51496
Shelburne12N/A
Simcoe1216900
Smith Falls56904
Stratford3014604
Strathroy17.55543
Sturgeon Falls23134
Sudbury2.553168
Tavistock30.41893
Tecumseh7.85953
Teeswater32616
Thorold85848
Tillsonburg128925
Timmins219055
Toronto7.5319202
Trenton146120
Twin Province17.5N/A
Uxbridge15.43533
Walkerton8.82651
Wallaceburg6.55822
Waterloo28see Kitchener
Welland819258
Weston109448
Whitby7.519750
Windsor672436
Woodbridge16.211770
Woodroffe22.5N/A
Woodstock2.526041

It’s always a good idea to have your water tested to determine not only water quality but water hardness and this list should be considered just a rough guide.

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Tankless Installations

Toronto Tankless Installations

Do you live in Toronto and interested in upgrading from a conventional tank to a new high efficiency tankless water heater?  Go Tankless is a full service tankless maintenance, service, and sales company that specializes in tankless water heaters.  We know them inside and out and always work to ensure you get the best tankless price as well as the best tankless service in Ontario.

We at GoTankless.ca are committed to customer service. Our goal is your complete satisfaction every step of the way. Our commitment starts with a free, no obligation consultation with one of our in-house experts. Together we will work through all of the available options and determine which tankless hot water heating system is right for you. Next, an in-home installation appointment can be arranged at your convenience.  And for those with busy schedules, evening and weekend appointments are always available. A fully licensed team of professionals will install your new tankless system to manufacturer’s specifications ensuring maximum efficiency, performance, and system longevity. While on hand our friendly staff will guide you and your family through the ins and outs of your new tankless system and answer any questions that you might have. Finally, each and every customer can expect a phone call from the owners of GoTankless.ca to convey our personal appreciation for your business and to make sure your experience was a rewarding one.

So give us a call today or fill out our quick contact form.  Its time to start saving on your homes water heating bills.

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Tankless Scale and Lime Buildup

That crusty buildup on your faucets, shower heads, and dishwasher is lime scale buildup.  It forms when water passes through your fixtures, and reduces the functionality and efficiency of your household appliances. Conventional water heaters have been known to accumulate as much as 20 lbs of scale buildup over their lifetime. With the application of heat, scale buildup occurs more readily, accelerating the process and causing more problems.  A conventional water heater loses more than 2% efficiency per year because of this buildup, which acts as an insulator preventing proper heat exchange. A tankless water heater is just as susceptible, but a simple built-in system allows the buildup to be removed, returning the water heater to its original efficiency.

We offer tankless cleanings and recommend you have your system flushed once a year to maintain its highest efficiency.  This is a relatively quick process taking about an hour to complete.  In addition to a flush, we inspect the system’s igniter, flame sensor, fan, and venting system to ensure everything is in tip top shape.

Go Tankless services the Greater Toronto Area, including Newmarket, Aurora, Bradford.  If you have any questions about our service area call us and we will discuss your location.

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Tankless Service

Your tankless water heater is built to last more than 20 years, ensuring that it runs smoothly and maintains its efficiency requires regular maintenance.  Here are some of the services that should be completed regularly, usually at the same time your tankless is flushed.

  1. Flush the unit
  2. Inspect the fan
  3. Inspect the gas manifold system
  4. Clean the igniter and flame rod(s)
  5. Remove and inspect the servo valves and ensure proper movement
  6. Inspect flow sensor and check for damage
  7. Pull the venting and inspect the exchanger for condensate damage or corrosion

A tankless does have quite a few parts but all can be fixed or replaced with great tankless service.

If you have any tankless error codes or any issues give us a call and we can help trouble shoot your system.  If all else fails we can have a tankless service technician come out and diagnose your system.

Give us a call or fill out the form to the right and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Tankless Flushing 139$

Flushing your tankless is essential to maintaining its high efficiency rating. A tankless flush will remove all of the scale and lime that has built up on your heat exchanger saving you money and helping the environment. Give us a call today to schedule your next service.

Scale builds up fast inside a tankless as the water hardness of a certain area increases.  Check out this chart of water hardness in cities around Southern Ontario and see how much your water heater is at risk for scale buildup.

Having a clean tankless is the most important factor in keeping your tankless at its highest efficiency level. If you have had a tankless installed already by a reputable company you will have service valves, but if you paid a bargain basement price for your tankless the contractor probably omitted the valves to save money (they can still be added to the system after the fact). These valves isolate the heat exchanger allowing it to be flushed or cleaned of lime scale, calcium, and general buildup which acts as an insulator preventing the water from absorbing heat more readily. A tankless flush with a vinegar solution will dissolve the buildup effectively reviving the factory level of efficiency.

We at Go Tankless only use food grade citric acid or food grade phosphorus acid to flush the inside of your tankless. This is a potable water system and if any contractor says they use a solution of CLR or some other highly acidic poisonous solution do not let them near your house! The last thing you want is to be introducing poisons to your drinking system.

Our tankless flushing service covers most of Southern Ontario, give us a call and we can schedule a flush for your water heater.  A tankless flushing is a quick process and only takes about an hour.

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Tankless Cleaning $139

Descaling your tankless is incredibly important.  You purchased a  high efficiency unit for a reason-Keep it that way! Lime scale may reduce your tankless’ efficiency rating by more than 3 percent per year. Have your unit flushed regularly to continue to enjoy your energy savings!

We offer tankless cleaning and flushing for only $139.

A tankless cleaning and descaling only takes around an hour but will bring your system back to its original efficiency.

Give us a call now and we can set up an appointment that’s convenient for you.

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