What is continuous flow hot water?

Continuous flow hot water is an alternative water heater to storage tanks. Rather than storing water in a tank and heating it in anticipation of use, continuous flow only heats water as you need it. They use a small wall-mounted unit to heat water when the hot water tap is turned on. These hot water systems come in gas and electric variations and can be a lot more efficient than storage tanks.

What size continuous flow hot water do I need?

While with storage tanks you need to select a tank size that is suitable to your home's water usage, this question does not apply to continuous flow hot water. Rather, the flow rate is required! Flow rate is a measure of how much hot water a continuous flow water heater can produce per minute. A licensed plumber can help you to select an appropriate flow rate for your home's needs.

Are continuous flow hot water systems good?

Continuous flow hot water systems are especially good for small to medium homes. Rather than heating water that you won't necessarily use, or losing heat as it just sits there in the tank, these systems only heat the water you need. This makes continuous flow hot water more energy efficient and more cost effective. Larger homes who use a lot of hot water might not find a continuous flow hot water system with a flow rate that can meet their needs, however. In addition, there is a delay between turning the hot water tap on and hot water being provided. This is the time it takes for the cold water to be heated by the system.

How long do continuous hot water systems last?

Continuous flow gas hot water systems last 15 to 20 years with proper care. Electric hot water systems can last eight to 12 years, depending on whether it is a tank system or tankless.

Can you get electric instant hot water?

Yes, you can. Continuous flow hot water systems can operate with electricity and are more energy and water efficient than conventional electric hot water tank storage models.

Which instant hot water is the best?

Gas continuous flow hot water systems are among the most efficient domestic water heaters available. Electric continuous flow hot water systems use less power than storage tank systems, but still produce more greenhouse gas than a gas storage system. Although an electric system is cheaper to install, it will be more expensive to operate in the long run.

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Experts in Continuous Flow Systems

Mr Emergency is your expert in continuous flow hot water systems. If your hot water is running cold and you need it fixed fast, contact us now and we will have your continuous flow systems up and running immediately.

If you’re looking for expertise in continuous flow hot water systems (aka instantaneous hot water), you need an experienced professional from Mr Emergency.

With a fleet of hot water system experts available within 30 minutes* at any time of the day or night, there’s no need to contact anyone else. When you want instantaneous hot water and you need it now, think Mr Emergency.

How Continuous Flow Works

If you’re thinking about changing your system to continuous flow hot water – whether you’re using natural gas or electricity – you may be wondering how the system works.

Instantaneous hot water systems operate by pumping water through a heat exchanger before it’s sent directly to the tap.
A continuous flow system will only turn on when your hot water tap is turned on. This is one of the main benefits of continuous flow systems and why they are so popular. There’s no need to keep heated water in a storage tank, which wastes energy due to heat loss.
Cold water is sent through a heat exchanger, which transfers heat from the burner into the water.
Instant hot water is then delivered to your taps at a reliable, consistent temperature. As soon as the hot tap is turned off, the burner also switches off and water is no longer pumped through the unit.

Gas and electric continuous flow systems are environmentally friendly and will reduce your greenhouse gas emissions, which is another benefit.

Best Brands in Continuous Flow

Continuous flow hot water systems can be installed in gas or electric models. Depending on the fuel source and the model you choose, as well as your living situation, an instant hot water system can be cheaper to run and more energy and water efficient than a storage appliance, keeping your energy bills down.

Sometimes the choice has been made for you, with some states (such as SA) phasing out the installation of new electric hot water storage units. The same goes for the humble gas hot water system in some places.

Some of the gas continuous flow hot water brands that Mr Emergency can install and service include:

Rheem Continuous Flow
Dux Continuous Flow
Rinnai Continuous Flow
Bosch Continuous Flow
Chromagen Continuous Flow

We specialise in continuous flow water heaters and can recommend the ideal hot water system for you. If you’re not connected to mains gas, we can set up your gas line.

Advantages of Continuous Flow Hot Water

There are many advantages to using instantaneous hot water, whether it’s electric or gas continuous flow, including:

Continuous hot water suits smaller systems and larger systems
Consistent and reliable water temperature
No need for a heating element, which wastes energy
Can provide reliable hot water for whole households
The unit can be easily installed inside
Reliable flow rating
No heat loss because water is not kept in a storage tank, which will save you money

If you’re considering continuous hot water, whether you’ve got natural gas or an electric system, look no further than the specialists at Mr Emergency. You’ll notice the difference in your energy bill.

Hot Water System Repairs

Here at Mr Emergency, we pride ourselves on being able to do any and all repairs you need, including fixing continuous flow hot water systems, either gas or electric.

You don’t ever want to be without instant hot water for too long, so you need to call Mr Emergency the moment you discover your continuous flow hot water system isn’t working properly.

We’ll get one of our hot water professionals around to your home or business within 30 minutes* of your call. We operate 24/7, every day of the year, at the same rates.

Interest Free** Payment Plans

Mr Emergency knows that continuous flow hot water system crises don’t happen at convenient times, particularly when it comes to household finances.

When you lose your instantaneous hot water, you need it fixed immediately, that’s why we offer a range of interest free** payment plans for eligible customers.

Simply choose a payment plan with one of our providers, Zip or Humm. You get the flexibility of weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments, depending on your choice of provider. Some plans even accept a $0 deposit, so there’s no upfront cost.

Our hot water specialist can take you through the simple application process on site and approval usually takes only a few minutes. Then Mr Emergency can get on with fixing your electric or gas continuous flow hot water system.

We also accept payment by cash, cheque, direct transfer or credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express).

Did You Know?

Mr Emergency fixes a lot more than continuous flow hot water systems. Along with fully qualified plumbers and gas fitters, we also have electricians and air conditioning specialists on call to respond to any emergencies.