Hot Water Heaters

Most people don’t think about their hot water until they have a problem. Are you tired of:

• Cold showers?
• High utility bills?
• Has your tank failed or are you without hot water?

 

Bel Red is here to help with a range of reliable and efficient domestic hot water solutions to meet your needs. We provide:

• Fast solutions – same-day or next-day installations available in most cases
• Guaranteed reliability – with up to 10-year parts warranties, and 5-year labor warranties on ALL water heaters
• Peace of mind with permitted work when required – to ensure your system will meet all local codes, plus inspection by a third party
• Safe operation – all work is done to code, with proper earthquake strapping, expansion tanks, pressure relief valves, stands, and scald protection with thermostatic mixing valves installed on all tanks
• Money-saving green options – high efficiency tanks, tankless water heaters, and solar water heaters

 

 

Hot Water Tanks

Not all hot water tank installations are created equal. Bel Red provides exceptional value with high-quality residential water tanks, installed properly to provide you with years of reliable, safe service.

 

We offer a range of high-quality gas and electric hot water tanks to meet most needs, including:

• Lower upfront costs with standard efficiency hot water tanks
• Fast recovery, producing more hot water with high-output water heaters
• Energy savings with high-efficiency hot water tanks
• Flexible installations with short tanks, direct vent, power vent, and power direct vent tanks

 

 

There are few things in your home more important than having safe, reliable hot water. Don’t trust the installation of your new tank to just anyone. Call Bel Red today to learn more about your options, and to see what type of tank is right to meet your needs.

 

 

Safety and Comfort Upgrades

A hot water tank failure can be devastating. Even if you have a newer tank, many hot water tanks were installed without safety devices required by code to protect you and your home.

 

Many people also find that their current tank does not provide enough hot water, or that they have a seemingly endless wait for hot water to reach their faucet or shower.

 

Bel Red is here to help with a variety of options to increase the safety and comfort of your existing hot water system including:

• Expansion tanks – properly sized, pressurized and installed for your peace of mind
• Pressure relief valves – correctly  installed to protect you and your home
• Earthquake straps – Heavy-duty metal straps fastened into studs with blocking added behind the tank to minimize damage in an earthquake
• Thermostatic mixing valves – protect against scalding AND extend the hot water output of your tank by 25 – 50%
• Recirculating pumps – provide hot water FASTER to even the furthest outlet in your home

 

 

Tankless Water Heaters

Save money, save space – and never run out of hot water again!

 

While tankless water heaters can have a higher upfront cost than tanks, they offer a much better value. When you look at their benefits, this is no surprise:

• Never run out of hot water – while producing enough hot water to run up to two showers simultaneously
• Save up to 35% on fuel bills – by heating only hot water you use, not stored water as with conventional tanks
• Reduce emissions – with decreased run time
• Save space – by mounting on an interior or exterior wall of your home, as opposed to taking up 2-16 square feet of floor space for a conventional hot water tank
• Longer life – of up to 25 years vs. 10-15 years for water tanks under similar use, saving you money with replacement costs over time and decreasing the amount of waste in landfills

 

Beyond the savings you can see on your utility bills, you can often save even more with:

• Federal tax credits
• Utility rebate programs

 

While tankless water heaters are a great option, they are not for everyone. Tankless water heaters have very different gas and venting requirements than standard tanks, and care must be taken to ensure proper sizing and routing of gas lines and vents. Water pressure in your home and the condition of water pipes must also be evaluated before considering a tankless water heater, especially in older or larger homes.

 

Bel Red can help you determine if a tankless water heater is right for your home. To learn more, contact us today for a no-obligation consultation.

 

 

Solar Water Heaters

 

Solar water heaters offer one of the most environmentally friendly options for heating domestic hot water. By using the energy from the sun to preheat water, you can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint AND save a substantial amount of the energy used to heat water for your home.

 

Solar panels mounted to your home provide the energy to preheat water in a specialized tank, installed alongside a standard hot water tank. This reduces the amount of gas, propane or electricity needed to fully heat your hot water.

 

While the installation of a solar hot water system can require a substantial investment, the additional costs are typically returned to you in savings over the life of the equipment. Beyond the savings you can see on your utility bills, you can often save even more with:

• Federal tax credits of 30% (with no cap)
• Utility rebate programs

 

Proper site evaluation is crucial for solar installations, and Bel Red offers a Solar Site Evaluation that includes a detailed report on your home’s solar energy window, solar efficiency, potential energy savings and CO2  reduction. To schedule a Solar Site Evaluation, or for more information on solar hot water systems, contact us today.