[New Plan] The Popular EcoCute Subscription Service "Eco-Rental" Launches the All-Inclusive "Komi-Toku Plan"

EU Group Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture; Representative: Yuji Kawai), which operates a water heater business in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions, will begin offering the "Komi-Toku Plan" starting April 1, 2026. This plan allows customers to bundle the initial costs—often a hurdle when adopting the "Eco-Rental" subscription service—into monthly payments, making the service even more accessible.

Features of the EcoCute Subscription "Eco-Rental" Eco-Rental is a service that allows you to use an EcoCute system through a subscription model rather than purchasing it outright.

While keeping initial costs low, we protect your daily hot water supply with reliable support that includes repairs and inspections.

Eco-Rental handles almost all major domestic manufacturer water heaters, and we provide speedy, same-day responses even in the event of sudden breakdowns.

1. From 3,900 yen per month. A budget-friendly fixed-rate system "I don't know how long I'll be living in my current home." "It's difficult to replace the unit due to a sudden breakdown." "I'm not sure if I want to buy a new one, so I only want to use it for a year."

For those people, Eco-Rental offers a fixed monthly rate. The monthly cost is set at a price that won't burden your household budget, starting from as low as 130 yen per day. *Calculated based on the daily rate for a 180L hot-water-only plan.

2. No contract term commitments. No cancellation fees for peace of mind, even for short-term users Eco-Rental has revised the burden structures common in traditional water heater leasing and rental services, such as long-term contracts and cancellation fees, to achieve a more flexible and user-friendly pricing design.

By pre-dividing the installation costs and parts fees incurred at the time of introduction into a fixed period (monthly), we have built a fee structure with no cancellation fees, providing peace of mind for short-term users. In addition to splitting the initial costs, you can use the service without worrying about long-term contract commitments, with zero cancellation fees.

3. Installation and parts costs are all included in the monthly fee (Eco-Toku Plan) Instead of setting cancellation fees, we incorporate initial costs (parts and installation) into monthly payments for up to 12 months. This creates a system where you can easily rent a water heater without putting pressure on your household budget while keeping introduction costs low.

4. Free removal of rented water heaters after cancellation With Eco-Rental, the removal fee for the rented water heater, which would normally be charged upon cancellation, is also basically free and handled promptly. We have achieved a design that is transparent and thoroughly eliminates factors that pose a risk to the customer.

5. Only reliable domestic manufacturers handled Eco-Rental only handles water heaters made by major, highly reliable domestic manufacturers. In addition to designs suited to Japan's living environment and climate, you can use them with peace of mind for a long time due to their quality and durability, backed by years of experience.

6. Comprehensive support system with free inspections and maintenance repairs We provide comprehensive support for free inspections and repairs during the usage period. With extensive support for emergencies, even elderly customers can use the service with peace of mind.

7. Speedy construction with same-day installation available We respond immediately to sudden accidents, such as when a water heater breaks down. We act quickly to protect your home's infrastructure.

About the newly introduced "Komi-Toku Plan" Installation and initial costs are a major burden when introducing an EcoCute system. With the Komi-Toku Plan, all of these are bundled into your monthly payments, allowing you to pay in installments of up to 12 months (0% interest).

This eliminates the need for a large lump-sum payment at the time of introduction, allowing you to use the service easily without worrying about initial costs. Furthermore, since only the rental fee remains after the installment period ends, the design ensures that the longer and smarter you use it, the lighter your monthly burden becomes. *Prices shown are based on a 12-month installment plan. *You can flexibly choose between 1 and 12 installments for the Eco-Toku Plan. *If you cancel before the installment payments for installation costs are completed under the Eco-Toku Plan, you will be required to pay the remaining balance of the initial costs and usage fees.

Eco-Rental Pricing Plans Hot-water only: Hot water comes out when you open the faucet. Auto: Automatic hot water filling function is standard. Full-Auto: Equipped with fully automatic bath functions such as automatic filling, reheating, and adding hot water.

New Plan Launch Commemoration! "Everything Included Special Discount Campaign" for extra savings now! The Komi-Toku Plan can be selected according to the capacity and type of water heater. During this campaign (Period: April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026), we are offering a special price with a discount of up to 51,966 yen off the monthly fee for the first 12 months of use.

Furthermore, after the installment period ends (from the 13th month onwards), it becomes a simple fee structure consisting only of the rental fee, significantly reducing your monthly burden. Because you can choose the optimal plan according to the number of people in your household and usage volume, you can use it economically and for a long time without waste. *This campaign may end without notice. *Participation in the Eco-Toku Plan is required to apply this campaign. *Prices include tax. *If you cancel before the installment payments are completed under the Eco-Toku Plan, you will be required to pay the remaining balance of the initial costs and usage fees. *Prices shown are based on a 12-month installment plan. You can choose between 1 and 12 installments for the Eco-Toku Plan. *The discount is applied only to the installment portion of the initial costs and does not apply to the usage fee.

Service Areas for EcoCute Subscription "Eco-Rental" Hiroshima Prefecture: Onomichi City, Fuchu City, Fukuyama City Okayama Prefecture: Okayama City, Kurashiki City, Ibara City, Kasaoka City, Asakuchi City, Satosho Town, Akaiwa City, Bizen City, Setouchi City, Soja City, Tamano City Ehime Prefecture: Entire area including remote islands Kagawa Prefecture: Entire area including remote islands

From EU Group Co., Ltd. to everyone We have been involved in the water heater business for many years, and through our connections with many customers, we arrived at "Eco-Rental" (an electrified housing equipment rental system). Eco-Rental was born from the desire to deliver EcoCute systems to as many customers as possible. All of our employees will continue to work seriously as water heating professionals to ensure our customers enjoy a "good hot water" life and relaxing pastimes.