Tankless Water Heater Repair & Installation Services

Tankless hot water heaters heat the water up as it runs through its heat exchanger rather then storing hot water. This means regardless of how much hot water you use the water coming out of your taps will always be hot!

Did you know that tankless is cheaper than replacing your hot water tank? Let us explain! Your typical hot water tank warranty is 6 years. We know, as plumbers, that this means the manufacturers who provide these warranties are not confident that their hot water tanks will survive longer than this. What we are seeing out in the field is a typical life span between 6 and 12 years on a tank. A tankless water heater made by Navien will last you between 18-20 years if installed correctly and properly serviced when needed. That is more than double the expected lifespan of a tank.

So with the major difference in lifespan it’s fair to say that whether you buy two hot water tanks in 20 years or a single Tankless water heater in 20 years you will have spent around the same price! Only difference is that one provides endless hot water, is highly efficient and will cost less in utility bills!

Because they are 96% efficient and because they only work when hot water is being used your utility bill will be reduced as a result.

By swapping your hot water tank out for a tankless unit, you are now eligible for significant savings with rebates from Fortis BC. After deducting your rebate from the installation cost, and taking into consideration the difference in life expectancy between a tank and a tankless system, we can confidently say the tankless option is the more affordable option in the long run.

Your average hot water tank is about 58 – 60% efficient. This means that about 58-60% of the gas burnt to heat your hot water is effectively converted to heat. Tankless hot water heaters are 96% efficient. On top of that the tankless unit will only fire up when you are actually using hot water because it heats as needed. This increases efficiency even further!

Switching from a tank to a tankless water heater increases the amount of space in your mechanical room. Because the tankless is wall hung and much smaller than a tank there will be much more space to move around in there when needed.