Condensing Unit Heaters
A condensing unit heater is a power-vented unit with a primary, non-condensing heat exchanger, followed by a secondary heat exchanger in which waste heat from the flue gases is recovered. Condensing unit heaters are rated by their thermal efficiency, which is a measure of the operating efficiency of the unit. To be considered condensing, a unit heater must have a thermal efficiency of 90% compared to non-condensing units that have a thermal efficiency of 80% or lower.
CONDENSING UNIT HEATER INCENTIVES
for Commercial/Industrial new construction and existing buildings
Service Provider Incentive
Equipment Eligibility
- ≥ 90% thermal efficiency for new installations and equipment replacements
Multi-Installation Bonus
Increase your incentives up to 40%. Our multi-installation bonus is an additional incentive for eligible energy-efficient equipment.* A minimum of 4 units is required and can be installed in one or more locations. Your maximum bonus payment can be as much as $20,000 per account holder.
20% bonus
for any combination of
4-10 units
30% bonus
for any combination of
11-20 units
40% bonus
for any combination of
21-30 units
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The process is easy. Simply complete the online application. After you submit it, a Union Gas Account Manager will contact you within 5 business days to review your application and discuss next steps.
More Information About Condensing Unit Heaters
A condensing unit heater is an individual unit that provides heat for a specific area. As heat is produced, fans blow the hot air down and can be felt from fairly great distances. This makes a unit heater ideal for use in warehouses and large commercial retail outlets with high ceilings.
How Condensing Unit Heaters Work
A condensing unit heater is a power-vented unit with a primary, non-condensing heat exchanger, followed by a secondary heat exchanger in which waste heat from the flue gases is recovered. As heat is extracted from the flue gases, resulting condensate of some of the water vapour present in the flue gases occurs.
Benefits
- Reduced natural gas usage
- Improved comfort and efficiency
- Energy and cost savings
Building Applications
Unit heaters are most often found in garage bays, warehouses and semi-finished areas. A unit heater can be small enough for residential use, though they are designed and installed for commercial applications and can often be mounted onto a wall or ceiling.