Apartment Complex Embraces Efficiency with Tankless Upgrade

A luxury apartment complex in Marina Del Rey recently completed a significant infrastructure upgrade, replacing aging water heaters at the property with state-of-the-art Navien tankless systems. This forward-thinking renovation brings numerous benefits to residents, property management, and the environment.

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Benefits of the Navien Upgrade

• Energy Efficiency: The Navien units achieve up to 0.97 UEF (Uniform Energy Factor), dramatically reducing energy consumption compared to traditional tank systems.

• Space Savings: The compact wall-mounted design frees up valuable square footage in each unit that was previously occupied by bulky tank heaters.

• Endless Hot Water: Residents now enjoy on-demand hot water without the limitations of a tank system running empty.

• Lower Utility Costs: The high-efficiency condensing technology translates to approximately 30% reduction in water heating costs.

• Reduced Carbon Footprint: The upgrade is estimated to reduce the building's carbon emissions by 40% for water heating operations.

• Improved Reliability: The tankless water heater's stainless steel heat exchangers provide superior durability against corrosion in the coastal environment.

• Cascading Capability: The units can be installed in a cascading configuration, allowing multiple units to work together as a single system. This provides several advantages:

  • Increased hot water capacity during peak demand periods

  • Built-in redundancy if one unit requires maintenance

  • Load balancing that extends the lifespan of all units

  • Ability to modulate output based on actual demand, further improving efficiency

  • Only activating the number of units needed at any given time, reducing wear and energy use

Contact us for a free consultation on how to upgrade your DHW to tankless water heater system.