NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION – THERMODRAIN

ThermoDrain, drain water heat recovery system are considered an energy-efficient appliance and will increase the overall comfort and efficiency of the home.   No other energy efficient technology in the home will outlast, give more comfort or save you more money over its lifetime than a ThermoDrain. Hands down! 

New Home Construction and Production Sizing

ThermoDrain drain water heat recovery (DWHR) systems are engineered to provide residential builders and developers with the most cost-effective mechanical path to building code compliance. By passively reclaiming up to 57.2% of waste thermal energy from shower greywater, ThermoDrain offloads significant demand from primary water heaters. This introduces an immediate performance credit in architectural energy modeling at a fraction of the cost of structural insulation or complex HVAC upgrades.

Low-Cost Energy Code Compliance

Volume homebuilders across North America rely on ThermoDrain to lower the capital cost of meeting modern energy frameworks. When comparing mechanical options in your architectural performance software, a DWHR unit consistently delivers the lowest dollar-per-point ratio.

With an incredibly fast installation timeframe and entirely worry-free, lifetime operation, ThermoDrain is the most reliable way to clear strict compliance thresholds. It seamlessly satisfies requirements for the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), California Title 24, the Canadian National Building Code Tiered System, Ontario SB-12, BC Step Code, and other local state and provincial metrics.

The TDX Builder Advantage: Faster Installs, Zero Soldering

For high-volume production builders, labor costs and scheduling delays are major challenges. The brand-new TDX Series is custom-engineered to address these jobsite constraints directly:

Direct-Glue ABS Connection: Built with integrated ABS hubs, allowing your plumbing trades to solvent-weld (glue) the unit directly into standard ABS drain stacks using standard cement. This completely eliminates expensive rubber mechanical couplings.

Factory-Integrated PEX Ports: Eliminates the need to buy and install separate copper-to-PEX adapters or perform on-site soldering near open framing. Plumbers crimp directly to the pre-equipped 3/4 inch ports in seconds.

High-Density Pallet Sizing: The compact architecture allows for dense freight palletizing, lowering bulk shipping and warehouse overhead costs for large-scale subdivision rollouts.

Seamless Integration with Premium Energy Programs

ThermoDrain technology seamlessly integrates into all major North American sustainable building certifications and utility incentive programs, including:

Energy Star for New Homes (US & Canada)

DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) Program (US Federal Standard)

RESNET HERS Index Rating Credits (US National)

National Green Building Standard (NGBS / ICC-700) (US)

Mass Save Incentives & Three-Family Energy Credits (Northeast US)

California Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Western US)

CHBA Net Zero & Net Zero Ready Home Labeling (Canada)

Passive House Standards & PHIUS Certification (International)

LEED for New Residential Homes (International)

Local Performance Path Municipal Building Codes

A Premium Selling Point Homeowners Value

Domestic water heating is typically the second-highest energy expense in a modern residential property. Savvy home buyers expect eco-friendly infrastructure that lowers their ongoing utility bills. ThermoDrain adds direct, marketable value to your properties:

  • Virtually Triples Hot Water Capacity: Reclaimed energy pre-heats incoming city mains water, significantly boosting the output delivery of traditional hot water tanks and expanding peak flow performance for tankless units. Cold showers become a thing of the past.

  • Maintenance-Free Lifetime: Operating 100% passively with zero moving parts, zero electrical connections, and zero filters to clean, it offers a 50-plus year lifespan with absolute peace of mind and zero tenant callbacks.

  • Unobstructed Solid Waste Flow: The continuous, mirror-smooth inner copper core features no internal fins or restrictions, allowing standard residential waste stacks to function normally with zero clogging risks.