Water Heaters

When it comes to residential water heater options, there are generally two types: storage tank types and on-demand water heaters. Below is a list of the 4 most common water heaters that are purchased and installed annually in Canada.

1. Tank storage type water heaters come in varying sizes and configurations. The most commonly installed types of hot water tanks are the power vented (also called induced draft) hot water tank, and the conventional hot water tank.

These are both natural gas tanks though they are available in propane as well. Other types of gas fired hot water tanks include a direct vent and power direct vent tank used for specific environments. Hot water tanks are also offered as a basic electric tank and as a heat pump hot water tank which also runs on electricity but cuts your electricity consumption by 75% compared to a standard tank.

2. Tankless water heaters are called instantaneous water heaters, on-demand water heaters, and continuous water heaters (for obvious reasons). Natural gas or propane tankless water heaters are the most efficient systems, only heating your water when you need it. They lie dormant (and can do so for extended periods of time) and are ready to provide you with hot water when you need it.

Some tank type water heaters as well as some tankless type of water heaters can be used to provide supplementary in-floor heating, as a bonus to warm your bathroom, kitchen, or basement floor.

Below is a list of the 4 most common water heaters that are purchased and installed annually in Canada.

Conventional Natural Draft Hot Water Tank

• Natural Gas or Propane fired
• Most Common sizes 40, 50, 75 Gallon
• No electricity required
• Requires a chimney in good condition
• Susceptible to combustion spillage

Induced Draft Power Vented Hot Water Tank

• Natural Gas or Propane fired
• Most Common sizes 50, 60, 75 Gallon
• No chimney required
• Compatible with all types of homes
• Energy Star rated

Tankless/On Demand Water Heater

• Natural Gas or Propane fired
• No chimney required
• Instant/Continuous hot water
• Compatible with all types of homes
• Energy Star rated
• Most efficient gas/propane water heater
• Qualifies for energy efficiency rebate

Learn more about tankless on demand water heating

Heat Pump Hot Water Tank

• Integrated Air Source Heat Pump
• Most Common sizes 50, 60, 75 Gallon
• No gas/propane required
• Uses 1/3 electricity of standard tank
• Compatible with all types of homes
• Energy Star Most Efficient rated
• Qualifies for energy efficiency rebate

At JD Swallow Heating and Cooling, we supply and install all of these types of water heaters, as we have been doing so for years. We have several payment options available, such as renting, financing, credit cards and cheque… use what ever option suits you best.

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