Navien tankless gas hot water heater is a condensing unit. These units have the highest efficiency among gas water heaters - 98% which results in heating 20% more hot water with the same amount of gas. Features that set Navien apart from other models and make it the most sought after tankless hot water heater: ♦ Condensing gas water heating ♦ Built-in buffer tank to eliminate "cold water sandwich effect" and minimum water flow. ♦ Built-in circulation pump ♦ Navien Factory warranty: 15 years for the heat exchanger and 5 years for parts. Navien's main features include: ♦ Endless supply of hot water ♦ 2+ simultaneous showers ♦ Navien water heater does not need special vents. Furnace grade PVC can be used ♦ Vents can be up to 100 feet long with up to 6 elbow ♦ Microprocessor control provides steady hot water temperature, high efficiency and low emission ♦ Water leak detection to prevent water damage ♦ No "Cold Water Sandwich" and no minimum water flow requirement if the water heater equipped with Circulation Pump and Buffer Tank - "A" models: CR-210A and CR-240A ♦ Prevents heat exchanger from freezing ♦ Hot water from the tankless Navien is potable unlike hot water from storage tanks.