Commercial Water Heater Greenwood Village

In Greenwood Village, the expected lifespan of a residential water heating unit is 10 to 15 years. Quality, maintenance, and demands placed on the unit can make the life of a water heater much shorter or significantly longer. These deterministic factors can lead to very different outcomes for seemingly identical units. What is perhaps even more interesting is the effect of servicing.A well-timed service call can help a water heater live up to its expected lifespan. On the contrary, a service call that is not well-timed can lead to a premature death for a unit that might otherwise have lived longer.

Most professionals advise having a professional service a commercial water heater at least once per year. This is to ensure that any efficiency-robbing issues are caught early. Commercial service once a year would not be considered overkill even for a water heater that is very seldom used. But if an area has hard water, the service calls might have to be ramped up because of the potential for scale build-up to also create efficiency problems.

A few typical indicators reveal that a commercial water heater needs repair. These are the temperature of the water, its color, and its smell. A repair involving temperature usually means a temperature control problem; that is, the heater is not heating the water uniformly or to its set temperature. If the water is actually too hot, the safety valve should be opening to vent steam and stop the faucet from yielding boiling water. If the temperature seems okay and is holding stable but the water is discolored, the problem could be with the heating element—not the heat.

A number of varieties of commercial water heaters exist, including tankless, storage, and heat pump water heaters. Tankless water heaters are outstanding choices if you're looking for something that doesn't store hot water, yet can still supply it on demand. These water heaters can work well in businesses whose hot water needs fluctuate throughout the day. Storage water heaters, on the other hand, do keep a large volume of water heated and ready to go. They're essential, for instance, in large dining establishments that use a lot of hot water in the kitchen and to wash dishes. They're also found in many dormitories.

Energy efficiency in commercial water heating largely hinges on heat conservation. Inadequately insulated water heaters and pipes lose energy and force water heating systems to work harder. Sediment accumulation can increase this problem of heat loss. Therefore, insulation and regular maintenance can significantly reduce the energy wasted in these systems.However, when commercial water heating systems are modernized, not only can insulation and sediment flushing in the tanks keep older systems more efficient, but these newer models also have the potential to work much more efficiently than older ones.

When selecting a commercial water heater, organizations should think carefully about what sort of heater would actually suit them based on how they use water. This consideration can lead to not only immediate but also long-term savings—if one chooses a sufficiently efficient model, one could save a fair amount of money in energy costs. My one caveat, though, is that one should not purchase a model simply because it is very efficient, for a model's purchase prices and serviceability in one's area can vary quite a lot.

Rebates and incentives could reduce the cost of installing a high-efficiency water heater for a business in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Local utilities and state and federal programs often provide such reductions in price as a way to promote energy efficiency and conservation. To get the best deal, businesses should consult not just the local utilities but also state-level and federal energy offices. That way, they’ll have the most complete picture of what serves their best interest. Upgrading to a high-efficiency model could save a business a lot in the long run—if the immediate price tag doesn't scare them off.

Generally, a few steps are followed in the installation of a commercial water heater. The first is determining the best type and size of heater for the given business. This requires a site evaluation and a study of the business's hot water needs. Once a unit is chosen, plumbing may need to be modified to accommodate the water heater. Then, professional installation takes place, followed by testing to ensure the heater works as it should. Finally, the business may be instructed in the operation and maintenance of the water heater, so it can be used efficiently and effectively.

Ensuring the right quality of water is vital for a commercial water heater's performance and longevity. Quality that falls short can result in the kind of problems—scale accumulation, corrosion, etc.—that significantly shorten a heater's lifespan. For Greenwood Village businesses, hard water (the kind that's high in minerals like calcium and magnesium) is a particular problem. These and other issues can sometimes be avoided, however. Water softeners are a sure-fire way to prolong optimum heater operation. Businesses can easily install them in tandem with their water heaters. On the other hand, using water that is high quality will almost invariably result in a water heater that is high quality as well.

Should disaster strike a commercial water heater—like a big leak or a total breakdown—companies in Greenwood Village should act fast to prevent further damage. Shut off the heater, as well as the hot and cold water supply to the plumbing downstream of the heater. Then call the heater repair experts. Figure 1 in this article shows the emergency shutdown sequence. The immediate next step is for the service technician to figure out why the heater failed and what can be done to make it work again.