Important Reminders for Severe Weather
The night before the storm, we sent out a communication to all of our Tankless customers and wanted to post the same information here, in case it is helpful to those who may not be on our mailing list, and as a reminder in case of future severe weather:
KEEP VENT TERMINATION CLEAR
This communication is a reminder to keep your tankless water heater / boiler vent termination clear of snow. The water heater / boiler will not function properly if the vent termination is blocked or even partially blocked by snow. It is best if the vent termination has 1 - 2' of clearance. Please feel free to call or email us with questions.
RUR RE-CIRCULATING TANKLESS UNITS
Customers with Rinnai RUR re-circulating units should consider turning off the recirculation feature at night so that the water heater does not attempt to start up when the vent termination may be blocked by snow.
BACK-UP POWER REQUIRED DURING ELECTRICITY OUTAGE
Water heaters and boilers require electricity to operate. Rinnai and Navien water heaters and boilers will not operate in a power outage unless you have a generator or battery backup system. Battery backup systems can be purchased
Keep your boiler / tankless water heater in tip-top shape. Regular maintenance keeps them running properly and helps them last longer. Recommended service schedule:
- gas boiler service - recommended every year
- tankless water heater service - recommended every 18-24 months
And while it's frosty outside, there's nothing better than being warm and cozy inside, by a beautiful fireplace. Don't forget--we also sell and install gas fireplaces. We'd love to talk to you about your design and installation!