WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THE COMPLETEHEAT® SYSTEM OVER A CONVENTIONAL HEATING SYSTEM?

Q: What are the advantages of the CompleteHeat® system over a conventional heating system?

A: Imagine that cold showers are a thing of the past. Doing laundry, running the dishwasher and washing the dog can all happen simultaneously with virtually unlimited hot water. In most conventional heating systems, hot water is provided by a stand-alone water heater, and a furnace or heat pump provides warmth inside the home. With the CompleteHeat® combination heating system, the functions of space heating and water heating are incorporated into one efficient unit, so you get virtually unlimited hot water, high-efficiency and flexibility, all without compromising your home’s comfort. What else could you possibly ask for?

VIRTUALLY UNLIMITED HOT WATER

Conventional water heating systems rely on relatively low British Thermal Unit (BTU) heat input coupled with larger storage tanks to maintain an adequate supply of hot water. The disadvantage of this method of water heating is that it requires significant energy recovery time to replenish its reservoir of hot water. High heat inputs and fast recovery, combined with Goodman’ exclusive comfort control technology, ensures that the CompleteHeat combination heating system can deliver a nearly constant supply of hot water, even during periods of peak demand. That’s good to know, especially if you have a growing family, teenagers or frequent visitors.

INNOVATIVE DESIGN

In stand-alone water heaters, burners tend to be located at the bottom of the unit. In this configuration, the water is heated from the bottom of the tank. Deposits often collect at the bottom of the water heater, covering the tank’s bottom dome and trapping heat being produced by the burner. This trapped, excess heat can cause cracks and leaks, a common failure of water heaters. The CompleteHeat combination heating system features a burner at the top of the unit and heats the water from the top down. A pump on top of the unit circulates the water. Not only does this top-down heating and circulation help prevent damaging deposits from forming, but thanks to CompleteHeat system’s additional heating capacity, water is heated much more rapidly.

In addition, the CompleteHeat combination heating system was designed with flexible installation in mind. The CompleteHeat unit’s air module can be installed just about anywhere in upflow, downflow or horizontal applications, either side-by-side or separated. You may actually gain floor space if you’re replacing an older unit!

HIGH-EFFICIENCY

The CompleteHeat combination heating system is a high-efficiency unit. With a Combined Annual Efficiency (CAE) of 90%, CompleteHeat system offers a considerable energy savings over traditional stand-alone water heaters, which typically offer only 65-75% efficiency ratings. In addition, the CompleteHeat system’s high-efficiency rating is superior to older furnaces, which operate at about 70% efficiency. By using the same fuel to heat your water as it does to heat your home, the CompleteHeat system gives you outstanding, efficient home comfort and a virtually endless supply of hot water.

ENHANCEMENT CAPABILITIES

The CompleteHeat combination heating system offers you an excellent opportunity to upgrade your home comfort system and increase the value of your property at the same time, by adding enhancements such as radiant floor heating and snow melt applications. No more stepping onto a cold floor or shoveling your driveway, Goodman makes it easy to upgrade with the CompleteHeat system. Most residential water heaters simply do not have the heating capacity to accommodate these multiple options.

EASY TO MAINTAIN

With only one unit handling the hot water and heating demands for your home, that’s…One Less Thing To Worry About.® Instead of having to deal with a plumber for your hot water needs, and a heating and air conditioning technician for your comfort needs, you only need to make one call. Your local Goodman dealer can handle all system maintenance and repairs.

WARRANTIES

At Goodman, we stand behind our products with some of the best warranties in the business. The CompleteHeat combination heating system is backed by a 10-year tank/heat exchanger limited warranty and a 5-year parts limited warranty. What’s more, the average life expectancy of the CompleteHeat system exceeds the average life expectancy of a stand-alone water heater. Yet one more reason why you should consider upgrading your current comfort system to the CompleteHeat system.

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