Is an Indirect-Fired Water Heater Right for Me?

An indirect-fired water heater is one of the most energy-efficient, low-cost water heaters options on the market today – if you’re looking for a smart water-heating alternative for your Connecticut home, it could be just what you need.

How an indirect-fired water heater works

An indirect water heater uses heat generated by your boiler or furnace to heat water for use in your shower, dishwasher, sinks, and clothes washer. Heated water is stored in a tank until it’s needed, just like a conventional water heater.

By using your furnace or boiler to heat water and air in your home you’re getting more bang for your buck from the same piece of equipment – especially in the colder months when your furnace or boiler is running anyway.

Some other advantages of an indirect-fired water heater include:

• Having fewer parts to maintain – combining water and space heating means you’ll only have to service one burner instead of two.
• Delivering faster recovery rates than most conventional tank systems – Indirect hot water heaters generally have higher recovery rates (the time it takes to re-heat a tank of water) than typical a tank-type water heater, since they use the significant Btu output of the furnace or boiler as a heat source.
• Delivering greater durability – Without the presence of a direct flame, thermal stress in an indirect heater is significantly reduced, making them very durable with a long life expectancy.

Paired with a high efficiency boiler or furnace as the heat source, an indirect water heater can be hard to beat in the right home. Contact Jennings Oil today to see if an indirect-fired water heater might be a good option for you!