TANKLESS: GE Introduces Tankless Gas Water Heaters

Yesterday GE announced their new line of tankless water heaters.  The products are available this month.  Here is what GE had to say in their announcement:

A hot shower. Few rituals bring as much pleasure as does standing beneath a warm spray. And few things can spoil that ritual as much as finding that the person who showered before you has used up every drop of hot water.

The new line of GE® tankless gas water heaters provides a continuous supply of hot water* when and where you need it. No more dipping the finger into the spray to see if the temperature is just right, or standing in a cold bathroom waiting for hot water that’s been drained from the tank.

Unlike conventional water tanks that heat and store hot water around the clock, GE’s tankless gas water heater only activates when you start to use hot water, and Read more

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TANKLESS WATER HEATERS: In defense of tankless water heaters

Some of our most heated emails and comments on GetWithGreen.com have to do with the savings around tankless water heaters.   We will continue to bring you all sides of the story, as we install them ourselves, and discover differences of opinions out there in the marketplace. 

Just yesterday, the SF Chronicle ran another article on the subject.  Take a look as they deliver some pros/cons:  In defense of tankless water heaters

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SOLAR WATER HEATER: 10 Misconceptions and Truths

Sooooo much buzz continues around solar water heaters. Mati Bishop recently posted to Building Seattle Green highlighting Ten Misconceptions and Truths about these popular talked about products.

His article Top Ten Misconceptions and Truths about Solar Hot Water, to explain that even in Seattle where it rains alot, you can still get hot water from one of these devices.  He brushes on topics such as rebates, using hot water from a solar system at night, expense of a system and installation.

For more on solar water heaters, see our recent article on solar water heater manufacturers and rebates.

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