Tankless water heaters are rapidly gaining market share and consumer preference, that’s because of their reputation for running more efficiently, an appealing characteristic given heating water is the average home’s second-highest utility cost in the US, after heating and cooling the house itself.[1] While switching to tankless from a storage tank water heater has a wide range of benefits, in some cases, it may not be the ideal option due to potential costs to retrofit the plumbing. However, traditional water heater tanks are slow, and waste energy heating more water than is necessary.
The alternative — Give the traditional water tank a highly efficient and cost-effectiv
e upgrade with SmartBoost™ byEcoSmart®, a subsidiary of Rheem®. The SmartBoost is an innovative, easy-to-install device that extends the availability and use of hot water from an existing water heater tank, while maintaining the current electrical power and infrastructure.
SmartBoost works with the traditional water heater tanks–gas or electric–to provide an effective and efficient way of heating the home. The 7.2kW unit reads the temperature coming out of the tank, and activates if the water drops below a set temperature. It then keeps the water at the desired temperature and extends the hot water output of the tank.. Key benefits include:
Provides more hot water. SmartBoost helps deliver almost double the amount of hot water traditional water heater tanks provide. A 40-gallon residential water heater set at ‘normal’ mode should provide sufficient hot water for two showers. With SmartBoost, more hot water is made available for an extended shower or for more members to use and enjoy.
Saves energy and money. A traditional water heater typically holds 40–60 gallons of water that is collected in a tank and then continuously heated until it’s needed. This requires constant energy, which drives up utility bills. Using SmartBoost increases the efficiency and performance of existing gas or electric tank by 45%, giving it the power of a much larger tank but without higher energy cost and consumption. Homeowners get more power and more hot water for one low price. And with SmartBoost’s ‘Vacation Mode’ feature, EcoSmart helps homeowners save big on operating costs and lower energy use while they are away.
Saves space. With SmartBoost, homeowners do not need to upgrade to a bigger tank or find space for an additional tank to fulfill their family’s hot water needs. SmartBoost connects onto an existing tank, taking up a minimal amount of space. The easy, one-time installation helps save money over unnecessary large tank installation costs.
“At EcoSmart, we are constantly trying to innovate, revolutionize, and provide smart solutions for our customers, their lifestyle, and how we can make it better and share the warmth,” says Jens Bolleyer, Eemax VP and General Manager. “With our SmartBoost, we are proud to offer a smarter, faster, safer, and economical way of extending the availability and use of hot water without replacing traditional water heater tank units. More hot water, no more cold showers!”
Competitively priced at $299, SmartBoost is conveniently available in major home improvement stores across the US and online. To learn more about SmartBoost and other EcoSmart brand hot water products, visit www.ecosmartus.com.
About EcoSmart®
Since 1925, Rheem® has been delivering industry-leading innovations. Today, we’re the only brand bringing advanced performance efficiency and integration in air and water comfort to homes and businesses around the world. EcoSmart is our brand that brings our life-enhancing electric tankless water heaters to homes and businesses and is part of the Rheem family of brands. EcoSmart is the evolution of how we heat our water, fulfilling not only solutions for living and sustainability, but the need for how we build our homes in a smarter, more technologically advanced way.
EcoSmart products are designed in the USA, are lead-free, and ruggedly constructed to last for decades. All EcoSmart tankless water heaters are ETL CERTIFIED to UL 499. Each tankless water heater is easy to install, dependable and supported by knowledgeable customer service. EcoSmart also assists its community by engaging students in STEM based learning, opening Innovative Learning Centers across the US and in Canada, and participating in designing with Zero Waste material, energy, and water waste. EcoSmart is sold throughout the Western Hemisphere with retailer partners such as The Home Depot, ACE Hardware, True Value, Do It Best, Orgill, along with many others across the United States.
For more information and complete list of products, visit EcoSmart online,www.ecosmartus.com. For media inquiries, contact Will Adams at Christie & Co,www.christieand.co, by phone (805) 969-3744 and/or email will@christieand.co.
