All this snow has brought about discussion of clearing off roofs. This is extra important when your roof contains solar panels. We came across this article on NextStepLiving.com and thought it may be helpful to those with solar panels! 

 

If you’re planning to clear your roof, please keep the following in mind:

1. Safety first. Solar panels are slippery and are even slicker with ice and snow. If you want to remove the snow, we suggest hiring a licensed contractor.
2. Don’t scratch your panels. Refrain from using any metal objects to clear the array as they will scratch the surface of the panels. A good rule of thumb is to use something that you might use on your car (such as a foam rake).
3. Avoid typical melting agents. Salt and other melting agents may damage the array’s functionality.

Here’s to a safe (and warm) winter. 

Need more winter heating tips? Don't forget to read our past blog, 4 Winter Heating Issues To Look Out For.

(Image and original article: http://www.nextstepliving.com/energy-center/bright-ideas-blog-post/three-tips-clearing-snow-your-solar-panels)

Westinghouse Water Heating's Customer Service and Technical Support will be operating with reduced hours for Presidents' Day, Monday, February 16.

Please refer to the information below:

• Customer Service: 8:00AM – 12:00PM
• Technical Support: 8:30AM – 12:00PM

Have a great holiday!

Discover the Westinghouse Tankless Water Heater, equipped with durable high grade stainless steel heat exchanger for instant hot water. The unit is highly efficient, with a 0.98 energy factor and 10 to 1 turndown ratio. 

The assembled water jacket and U-band type heat exchanger maximizes the condensing effect. The high quality stainless steel material resists corrosion to last longer and allows the unit to be virtually maintenance free. Large diameter water tubes on the unit allow for lower pressure drop which improves water flow and delivery.

This high efficiency tankless water heater has a fully condensing eco-friendly combustion system, allowing the unit to adjust its firing rate to meet consumer demand. The intelligent control system manages the air and gas intake to ensure perfect low NOx combustion.

The automatic adjusting flow control valve ensures stable water temperature and is made of erosion resistant material. It enables automatic control of water quantity based on user's customized temperature and offers the best hot water experience. 

The high efficiency tankless water heater is Energy Star certified, and saves you energy and money when compared to traditional heaters. 

Interested in learning more? View our tankless water heating brochure. 

 

Westinghouse is excited to announce a new Commercial Gas Water Heater, a stainless steel high efficiency gas fired commercial water heater.  This new unit will accommodate even the most difficult installations with lower clearance and multiple inlet and outlet connections – an industry first for Condensing Water Heaters.

The Commercial Gas Water Heater is an extremely versatile and efficient appliance suitable for a variety of commercial and residential water heating needs. It provides large quantities of hot water without consuming large amounts of energy. It features a modulating burner that matches energy usage to demand and has up to a 96% thermal efficiency. Combined with whisper quiet operation and low NOx emissions, it is ideal for use in hotels, apartment buildings, restaurants, laundry facilities, schools, homes, and more.

With Westinghouse’s focus on quality design, the Commercial Gas Water Heater is equipped with a 316L stainless steel tank that resists corrosion and eliminates the need for anode rods. The tank is laser welded and allows for more precise welding through a concentrated heat source. The exterior features faux stainless steel, making it aesthetically pleasing to consumers.

Westinghouse’s Commercial Gas Water Heater also features a unique cupronickel heat exchanger that boasts the best heat exchanger properties in the industry and has an advanced electronic control which makes it easy to program, set system parameters and review fault code history in an easy to read LCD display.

The Commercial Gas Water Heater also has a versatile range. It’s available in 80 and 100 gallons and in two BTU sizes (130k and 199K). It vents in inexpensive PVC or CPVC pipe. It’s combined vent lengths of up to 200’ in 3” pipe or 85’ in 2” pipe.

For more information on the Commercial Gas Water Heater, visit our website WestinghouseWaterHeating.com. The Commercial Gas Water Heater is backed by Westinghouse’s Commercial and Residential Warranty.