Alameda & the Bay Area
Tankless Water Heater Installation, Repair & Maintenance
Tankless heaters heat water on demand, so you don't run out and you get back the space a tank takes up. We install, repair and maintain them.
Tank or tankless for your house
Tankless suits a lot of Bay Area homes but not all of them. We check the gas line, venting and space before you decide.
| Tank water heater | Tankless water heater |
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| Hot water | Runs out when the tank is used up, then needs time to recover | Heats water as it flows, so it does not run out |
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| Space | Floor space in a closet, garage or yard | Mounts on a wall |
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| Gas line | Usually fine as is for a like-for-like swap | Often needs a larger gas line |
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| Venting | Existing vent can often be reused | Needs its own venting, which may mean new runs |
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| Upfront cost | Lower for a straight swap | Higher, especially with gas line or venting work |
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| Upkeep | Flush the tank to clear sediment | Flush or descale about once a year |
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Still deciding? Our water heater page covers repairs and tank replacements, and a heat pump water heater is the third option.
Tankless repairs
Most tankless problems show up as an error code. They usually come down to ignition, flame sensing, venting, water flow or scale. Tell us the brand, model and code when you call so we come with the right parts. The Navien install above is a typical setup: wall-mounted, with its own PVC venting and shut-off valves on the water lines. If the unit is near the end of its life, we will say so and give you the cost of a replacement next to the cost of the repair.
