One element of your home’s comfort that you may take for granted is a basic need – hot water. Your family becomes accustomed to turning on the faucet and having a plentiful supply of hot water for:
If you’ve never experienced the frustration and unpleasant sensation of cold water emanating from your hot water tap, consider yourself lucky.
The truth is that most homeowners will at some point need to add or replace their hot water heater. These appliances just do not endure for the life of your home.
Your challenge then is to find the brand, capacity, and fuel type that is right for your home.
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Lochinvar is a leading supplier of water heaters for both commercial and residential applications. With nearly 100 years of expertise in the water heater industry, Lochinvar offers a broad array of products for every type and capacity.
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Lochinvar electric water heaters include a wide selection of models:
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Gas water heater models are available in many configurations:
FVIR technology is compliant with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards to prevent the accidental ignition of flammable vapors from hazardous substances such as gasoline. Combustion takes place in a sealed chamber, with technology to shut down the unit’s operation in such conditions.
This Shield Combustion System is Lochinvar’s patented technology that protects both the hot water heater and your residence from serious damage that could be caused by such incidents.
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Lochinvar also manufactures hybrid heat pump units with 50-80 gallon capacities
Heat pump technology saves energy and operating cost by extracting heat from the surrounding air, reducing the energy needed to operate the water heater.
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Lochinvar is a leader in tankless water heater technology, as well. Tankless hot water heaters have gained in popularity in recent years due to their attributes of efficiency, low operating costs, and virtually unlimited hot water production.
Residential tankless systems are also available in multiple models:
Lochinvar also provides solar hot water heaters with capacities from 65-120 gallons, for use where solar energy is practical.
Lochinvar offers 14 categories of residential heaters to suit every hot water need and budget, including listings of literally hundreds of options on the Lochinvar residential hot water heater web site.
Product lines offered cover a wide variety of features, capacities, and warranty periods:
Lochinvar’s 30-50 series is an advanced series of gas hot water heaters, offering you value and an impressive list of features:
Depending on the model you need, you can benefit from the many efficiency and safety features integrated into your Lochinvar water heater:
If you need more hot water available than the average family, Lochinvar has you covered with large-capacity gas models up to 100 gallons, in both short and tall configurations.
These are still high-efficiency heaters that are FVIR compliant and areconstructed with low NOx burners.
Happy customers are quite willing to share their Lochinvar experiences:
“I have owned the Lochinvar ETN040 gas water heater for over 8 years. The Lochinvar water heater replaced my old water heater in May 2003 when I had a new furnace installed, and as the contractor handled both heating and plumbing they offered me a deal on the combination package that included the water heater. I have been very pleased with the Lochinvar ETN040. It has a 40 gallon tank capacity which has been sufficient for this house that includes 1 ½ bathrooms, a washing machine, and a dishwasher. Operation is very quiet. The thermostat is adjustable and includes a vacation setting that I always use when going out of town on an extended trip. This feature seems to offer the right balance between maintaining the tank temperature warm enough where it doesn't take long to get up to normal after returning from vacation yet allowing for noticeable cost savings on my gas bill for those times. The water heater came with a 6 year manufacturer warranty, and it has not required any repairs in its over 8 years of service. The only thing I wish was different was that the thermostat is labeled only in relative terms such as "warm" or "hot" with difficult to see marks between them; a graduated scale with numericaltemperature values would help achieve a more precise setting. I would consider the Lochinvar brand again when it comes time to replace this one and would recommend it to others.”
“I have owned the Lochinvar ETN040 gas water heater for over 8 years. The Lochinvar water heater replaced my old water heater in May 2003 when I had a new furnace installed, and as the contractor handled both heating and plumbing they offered me a deal on the combination package that included the water heater. I have been very pleased with the Lochinvar ETN040. It has a 40 gallon tank capacity which has been sufficient for this house that includes 1 ½ bathrooms, a washing machine, and a dishwasher. Operation is very quiet. The thermostat is adjustable and includes a vacation setting that I always use when going out of town on an extended trip. This feature seems to offer the right balance between maintaining the tank temperature warm enough where it doesn't take long to get up to normal after returning from vacation yet allowing for noticeable cost savings on my gas bill for those times. The water heater came with a 6 year manufacturer warranty, and it has not required any repairs in its over 8 years of service. The only thing I wish was different was that the thermostat is labeled only in relative terms such as "warm" or "hot" with difficult to see marks between them; a graduated scale with numericaltemperature values would help achieve a more precise setting. I would consider the Lochinvar brand again when it comes time to replace this one and would recommend it to others.”
“I had a Lochinvar 50 electric installed 5 years ago and it seems to heat better than the previous heater that it replaced. I'm installing another one in our vacation home as my neighbor there has a Lochinvar and has had no problems either. The Home Depot brand it replaced in my current home had problem after problem and when the warranty expired I switched. Nothing but Lochinvar for me!”
“We installed a new Lochinvar water heater shortly after moving into our new house. The old one was shot and barley produced any hot water. The new water heater works very well. It heats water quickly, in addition it always seems like we have enough hot water in the tank. Relighting the pilot light is pretty simple and the tank has simple to follow controls for turning up the temperature. I have noticed that our gas bills are slightly lower than when we first moved in. The new water heater is the only change we made related to gas in the house, so I am assuming this model is more efficient than the last. I would recommend this model to a friend as so far it has been reliable and we have had no issues. The tank seems to be well construct and very solid. Overall it is a solid, reliable water heater that does what we need it to do.”
But not every consumer has the same happy tale to tell:
“Purchased an 80-gallon solar water heater in 2008, and in 2012 it had to be replaced because it was leaking rusty water. Now, in 2015, it has the same problem - leaking a large amount of water again. The cost of removing and replacing it, even though the tank is under warranty, is not saving me any money by having solar.”
“Had a Lochinvar installed in my house August 2016. In August 2018 (2 years and 1 day later) it began leaking during a showing of my house, which was for sale. While the cost of the tank was covered under the warranty, it still cost nearly $1,000 in parts and labor to install the new one. When a heater fails that soon after installation, everything should be covered. There is no excuse for failure after 2 years. My last water heater (not a Lochinvar) lasted over 10. Don't waste your money.”
“Had this water heater installed in 2-2014, it worked fine until 2-2015. The pilot light will not stay lit. The manufacturer replaced the unit on 3-6-2015; however, I had to pay the people to install it and make a home call, $125.00. The new unit worked until 3-16-2015; had to light the pilot, the same procedure May 3, 2015. It lit long enough to light the burner, which worked for about 15 minutes. Then the pilot would not light again. I then called the company that installed the replacement. Waiting for them to get back to me, now I have no hot water. If you don't want an armload of problems, don't buy this product.”
“I just want say I am a master plumber of 35 years and used to work in N.Dallas area and we sold and installed and very rare to have to repair a lochinvar Water heater they are made like an American product should be as like a Chicago faucet heavy duty I am proud of my trade and the American products we sell. Thanks”
To find out more about different types of water heaters and how to select the one that’s best for your home, the U.S. Department of Energy offers a website with valuable information for consumers.
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Lochinvar’s impressive history began in 1919 when founder Walter Vallett Sr. entered into the business of manufacturing hot water heaters. Research and innovation have propelled the company to leadership in the industry, with a broad variety of products and features to service commercial and residential customers. Lochinvar is owned by A.O. Smith Corp., a well-known and respected leader in the hot water heater industry.
Lochinvar is not just a label that’s adhered to hot water heaters manufactured by other companies. They manufacture units for customers in the U.S., U.K., Western European, and other global markets.
From Lochinvar’s world headquarters in Lebanon, TN, the company operates many functions:
Lochinvar is committed to environmental sustainability, applying technology to manufacture energy-efficient, reliable water heaters, and they will provide the model you need for your home. The company encourages green practices throughout the enterprise, from installation of efficient lighting in their buildings, to eco-conscious methodology throughout the manufacturing process.
With their focus on customer satisfaction and green initiatives, Lochinvar continues to research methodology and technology. They are committed to generating innovative new products that reduce energy bills while protecting our natural resources.
Need help selecting the right hot water heater for you? Try their online product selector to help you get started.