If you need to replace your existing water heater or just buy a new one, you\u2019ve probably looked into tankless water heating. The name itself implies an obvious advantage, and there are other important benefits that go with tankless technology.<\/p>\n
Going tankless<\/strong> is a big decision, though, which is just one of the reasons you need to call on 128 Plumbing<\/strong> to help. Specifically, we can help you evaluate the technology, then weigh it against your home and your water heating needs. We\u2019re experts at recommending brands and doing the installation, which is one of the biggest steps in the whole tankless process.<\/p>\n While the tankless part of these water heaters is the most obvious advantage, there are others. Because they heat water only as much water as you need, they\u2019re more energy efficient, which automatically means your utility bills will be lower.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll use an average of about 25-50 percent<\/strong> less energy, and tankless heaters<\/a> can service every spot in your home where you need water.<\/p>\n They\u2019ll also last longer. Regular water heaters typically last 5-10 years<\/strong>, but you can double that and then some with a tankless heater. Think 20 years on average, so when it comes to longevity its a great investment.<\/p>\n And many of the major brands are warrantied for at least five years, with some going over ten, so you\u2019ll be protected for a long time, and we know how to keep you under warranty when it comes to both the installation and any repairs that you may need after that.<\/p>\n Another advantage of tankless water heaters is that they\u2019re space savers<\/strong>. They\u2019re smaller, so they\u2019ll take up less room in your basement. In addition, they\u2019ll give you a constant supply of hot water, and you won\u2019t have to do nearly as much ongoing maintenance with a tankless water heater as you would with one of its regular counterparts.<\/p>\n There are also some tradeoffs you need to be aware of, though. You\u2019ll have to wait a little longer to get hot water, and the temperature of that water can be inconsistent. You\u2019ll also have to go without water when the power\u2019s out, and tankless hot water tends to be an all-or-nothing affair with regard to water pressure that makes it tough to get lukewarm water.<\/p>\n Now let\u2019s take about one of the biggest perceived downsides\u2014the installation cost. It prevents a lot of people from going tankless, but many of them are misinformed or simply don\u2019t know enough about the decision they\u2019re making.<\/p>\n If you go with 128 Plumbing<\/strong>, that won\u2019t happen. If we guide you through the process and do the installation, you\u2019ll get all the important information you need to make the right decision.<\/p>\n One of the common myths about installing tankless water heaters is that it it\u2019s automatically expensive, which may not be true at all.<\/p>\n For starters, there\u2019s a wide range of prices and possibilities. Prices for the heaters themselves start at just over $500, but there are a lot of issues that come into play, including the size of your home, where you\u2019ll need hot water, the condition of the existing plumbing, and so on.<\/p>\n The national average cost for installation is approximately $2,800, and that cost can go up as high as $4,500, depending on the heater you select. Once again, though, there are a lot of variables that help determine the specific number.<\/p>\n While that might sound expensive, that might not be the case, either. Installing a tankless water heater is one of those additions where you wind up paying a lot on the front end, then making up for the initial expense as time goes on as your energy bills go down and the durability of tankless water heaters begins to come into play.<\/p>\n At 128 Plumbing, we can help you analyze the cost factors that you need to include in the installation. We\u2019ve been installing tankless water heaters for decades\u2014they were invented back in 1929, but the technology to make them work really didn\u2019t start to surface until the 1970s, so we\u2019ve been involved almost with tankless tech from the very beginning.<\/p>\n Given the range of cost factors and issue that are involved, you owe it to yourself to allow 128 Plumbing to guide you through the installation process. We\u2019ve installed all the major brands, including American Standard, Rheem, Navien, Rinnai and Noritz<\/strong>, among others.<\/p>\n Finally, let\u2019s talk about some of the things that have to be done to ensure a smooth installation. In the process, you\u2019ll see why 128 Plumbing is such a perfect choice for this job.<\/p>\n Start with plumbing and the permit process. Part of the installation cost is about the need to modify or insulate pipes to accommodate the tankless format, and our plumbers have extensive experience with that part of the job.<\/p>\nThe Tankless Water Heater Tradeoffs<\/h2>\n
The Installation Cost Issue<\/h2>\n
Other Tankless Installation Issues<\/h2>\n