Don’t just think cars when you hear the word “hybrid.” The new hybrid water heaters work on a Counter Flow Principle unlike any traditional water heating appliance.

The old storage-tank system generates heat from the bottom and brings in cold water from the top. Sediment forms at the bottom of the tank that inhibits the burner’s ability to heat the water. The tankless system also brings in cold water from the top and passes it through coils, which creates some of the same sedimentation problems. Both of these old systems cause a significant delay in delivering hot water to the tap — and that wastes energy.

With the new hybrid water heaters, cold water enters from the bottom as a way of continuously cleaning out sediment. The heat is pushed through radiating transfer pipes in a three-cycle process that pushes heat in three directions. This maximizes energy transfer while reusing energy multiple times. The end result is consistent water pressure and an endless hot water supply that is at the tap in an instant.

This cutting-edge technology is only one of many energy-saving strategies to be found at LBA, Kansas City’s number-one source of great ideas for energy and the environment. Our expert technicians are happy to answer any questions you may have about hybrid water heaters and give you the best advice available on green ways that will save you money on your power bill.

Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).  For more information, click here to download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.

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