Is there a noticeable difference in the heated water vs putting hot water in a non heating unit?
188390
Not really. I have found you don't really want the water to be too hot. Just hot tap water and the cleaning solution should be fine for 95% of home clean ups. This Bissell's heating element keeps the water warm and that's all that's really needed.
188391
No. I didn't notice any difference. I touched the wet carper after trying and it felt warm. This unit uses more water and the water runs out faster than other unite but it works really GREAT. So, the water doesn't really have a chance to get cold. This is the best Bissell I've had!!! I LOVE IT!!! I had the Pro Heat 2X before and it broke after a couple of uses and didn't clean as well.
188392
When it's hot water in a non-heating unit the water temp is going down from the moment it is put in the tank. With a steam cleaner the water temp will remain constant. I used a Rug Doctor for carpet cleaning before I bought my Bissell. My carpet looks so much better now even the grape juice stain made by one of the grandkids.
2259531
This unit does not actually HEAT the water. It only aids in maintaining the water temperature. Hot, or at least warm, water must be put into the unit. And even then it only does an adequate job of keeping the water warm. If the unit is turned off, the water will moderate or cool quickly.
890377
That's right. The faster the water, the lower the temp gain. I use it for a utility sink in my garage. For occasional hand washing it's greAt, but if you need gobs of hot water, i think you need to go 220v.
936454
In the event of a power outage you will not have a supply of hot water as you would with a conventional gas hot water tank. As far as the effects of hard water I am uncertain. The unit is however safe , economical and efficient in its continuous supply of hot water
505727
Good question.... I have thrown the user manual away but using common sense I would never use Hot water with this filter. Always use cold water. It is a good filter but not industrial grade.
1302995
The water is heated in the unit, the hand control lets you set the temp to your desired temperature. NO need for a hot water line. We have this unit on 3 of our bathrooms. really love it. Just one thing to know if you ever have a power outage you need to reset the button on the side of the seat. We live in an area with frequent outages first time we thought it caused damage. Just a push on the power seat button and we were functioning again.
680898
I ditto the suggestion to visit mfg site. All sorts of ideas there to help you calculate your demand. I love this unit and have never been without hot water since installing
144124
Hot water is instantaneous. Since it's on demand it doesn't heat and continually keep 2 ½ gallons of water hot all the time this saving energy. This is my second one and highly recommend it.
1945448
I have installed three of these over the last few years. I install mine in the hot water line. If you used enough hot water from the tank, then the water entering would be warm coming from your existing hot water system. I have had no problems with this hookup.
1911641
You would have to wait for it to circulate the water so the only advantage I can think of is you are not wasting water while you wait as you did before. Mine runs continuously unless we are away from home for any period of time and I can not see any substantial increase in electricity use plus the hot water is there within seconds so I'm sure I an offsetting any increase in electricity use with much less water usage.
956630
It works just like a regular hot water heater. You can mix in cold water to get the temp you want. The only difference with on demand heaters is that, if you are using the hot water and then turn it off for a moment it takes a few seconds to get hot again.
505728
Correct. However, I've had this system for years and obviously, sometimes you turn on the water not realizing the last person to use it had it on hot and it goes through for a few seconds. I think they mean don't try and filter hot water. I've never noticed any difference or rapid deterioration of the filter after this has happened.
162762
This unit heats the water to several selectable temperatures, so no need to provide hot water to them. Matter of fact, I recall the owner's manual cautions one NOT to supply hot water - only cold water.
1945450
"Yes. It will give you hot water faster. But be aware, when your existing hot water reaches the tank, it will be REALLY hot! " WHy? Doesn't the thermostat work? It should not heat the water above the setting regardless of the input temperature.
891087
No, you hook it up to the regular water line and you can choose hot or cold water from the unit itself
2192633
I have used both hot and cold water. It doesn't really make much difference. Hence, I go with the easiest thing -- just plain ol' tap water, cold or room temperature.
1945447
Yes. It will give you hot water faster. But be aware, when your existing hot water reaches the tank, it will be REALLY hot!