IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT YOUR RENTAL WATER HEATER
Your rental water heater is an essential and important home appliance. We know you, as a Direct Energy customer, have come to expect dependable, trouble free hot water each and every day. You also know, an informed consumer is any organizations best customer – Direct Energy feels this way as well. It is in this spirit that we want to share with you some important facts about your rental water heater from Direct Energy:
Direct Energy is committed to our customers and their long term comfort
Rental water heaters are a very important part of Direct Energy's overall business and we are fully committed to our 1.4 million water heater customers. Supporting the hot water needs of this many Ontario families is something we take very seriously and shall continue to do so in the future.
Exacting installation standards have always been how we work
Your Direct Energy water heater is installed in accordance with the Canadian Natural Gas & Propane Appliance and Ontario Electric codes. Direct Energy technicians complete and document a comprehensive list of checks to ensure that all our water heaters operate to manufacturers and regulatory specifications. Everyday, a team of 700 highly-trained and licensed technicians are committed to ensuring those high standards are met.
We respect your right to decide..today and tomorrow
Your rental water heater from Direct Energy will provide dependable hot water for the lifetime of your rental. Complete rental details are clearly spelled out in your Rental Terms and Conditions. We suggest you should always read all documents fully before signing any contract. Please note: if you enter into a contract with a door to door salesperson at your home, under the Consumer Protection Act, you are able to cancel the contract within 10 days upon receipt of the written copy of the agreement.
Our products are built to last
There are many manufacturers of water heaters which affords us the opportunity to ensure we have the most up-to-date features and technology available on the products we provide our customers. In short, a Direct Energy water heater is built to last. Based on our years of experience, the lifespan of a water heater is an average of 16 years* with minimal changes in efficiency.

Also, Direct Energy prides itself on offering Energy Star water heaters for rental.
Direct Energy's Ongoing Commitment to You: OUR CUSTOMER
It's simple. We offer dependable service and knowledgeable technicians. You will receive the ongoing reliable, consistent and professional water heater service you've come to expect from one of the largest home service providers in Ontario.
If you have any questions regarding your water heater, please do not hesitate to contact us at
1-866-502-0034. Thank you for choosing Direct Energy, we appreciate your business.
*The lifespan of a water heater is dependant upon a number of factors including, without limitation, the use of the water heater, the water temperature and the type of water in the premises.
®Reproduced with permission of the Minister of Natural Resources Canada, 2010.