Hybrid Water Heaters

One of the water heaters we specialize in is the Eternal Hybrid and Eternal Condensing Hybrid water heater.  Drake Mechanical is a definite proponent of the Green Water Heaters that save you money and are better for the environment.   Another type of Hybrid water heater is the Rheem Heat Pump Water Heater.

Standard water heaters

     They are a hybrid between a tank type water heater and an tankless type water heater.  In a standard tank type gas water heater the heat is generated at the bottom and rises through a central exhaust and then goes through your roof in a flue pipe.  Cold water enters the from the top and is piped to the bottom of the water heater where hot water is taken off the top of the water heater.  These are what we are all used to and they work great, the downfall is you are paying to heat water that is sitting there in a tank all the time whether you are using it or not.

     In a tankless water heater cold water is forced through small piping that reduces water flow in order to heat it quickly.  This can cause problems with using multiple fixtures at the same time due to pressure loss and they also have to be cleaned and de-scaled every year or they will quit working.

Rheem Super Efficient HP-Series Heat Pump Water Heater

These water heaters have an energy factor of 2.0, they have a fast recovery, are all electric and come in both 40 and 50 gallon capacities.  When the Rheem heat pump hybrid water heater is in energy saver mode it is using a heat pump like what have been around for heating homes for years to heat your hot water, when a larger demand comes on standard electric elements will kick in to supply you with the water that you need as you need it.  The energy savings will also save you money on your power bill as it is twice as efficient as a standard electric water heater.  The user friendly touch pad also allows for homeowners to select the water temperature range and choose the highest efficiency setting for their hot water demand.  The Rheem Hybrid water heater is also ENERGY STAR rated.  

Rheem Hybrid HP Series Models:

Model HP40RH which is a 40 gallon Rheem Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater

Model HP50RH which is a 50 gallon Rheem Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater

The Eternal Hybrid Water Heater

     In the Eternal Hybrid water heater is a combination of tank type water heater and a tankless water heater.  Inside the eternal water heater water is pushed in from the bottom rather than the top which helps with sediment buildup, it is then pushed through 44 radiating transfer pipes in a 3 cycle process that maximizes energy and heat transfer.  The end result is a 98% efficient water heater that can supply endless hot water with minimal pressure loss.  It can be ducted easily, has ultra low CO2 emissions and self cleans itself.  The tank is also stainless steel and has a 20 year residential warranty and a 10 year commercial heat exchanger warranty.  One of the neat features about the Eternal Water Heater is that it has a modulating burner on it that will only fire as high as the demand that you are calling for.  So if you only have a trickle of water the Eternal will only fire on low fire, if you turn on a bunch of faucets or are filling a big soaker tub it will fire the burner at a higher rate clear up to capacity to keep up with demand.  This saves you by not aways running full tilt.   It can be either wall mounted or floor mounted which will also save you on space.  One customer in Boise stated that he took out his boilers which heated both his home and his hot water, replaced them with one of these and he is comfortable, has endless hot water and his heating bill has been literally cut in half.  That means that the payback rate is very high. Give us a call today for more information.

Where does Drake Mechanical provide these services?

     Whether you need a new water heater in Boise, an estimate on a new water heater in Meridian, a new water heater element in Nampa or just getting it flushed in out in Caldwell we have you covered. Drake Mechanical can also take care of you from Eagle to Kuna, Middleton out to Marsing or over to Mountain Home. No job is too big or to small.

Here are a Couple Different Models of the Hybrid Water Heater Products that Drake Mechanical Can Install in Your Home or Office

HP40RH and HP50RH (40 gallon and 50 gallon)
This is a Rheem Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater That will use the heat in the ambient air to primarily heat your water for you, if there is a long demand then will kick on the electric heating elements like a standard electric water heater.  These are energy star rated water heaters.

GU145(S) & GU195 (S,M) Eternal Hybrid Water Heaters
These are an Eternal Brand Hybrid Condensing water heater that is 98% efficient, Have very low pressure drop and will supply endless hot water with a 20 year residential warranty.  The Eternal Water Heater can also come in a Multiple unit for larger applications where they can be linked together.  Once linked they will communicate with each other and run as many or as few as needed.