Tankless Water Heater Installation & Repair

Unlike a tank unit, a tankless heater doesn’t hold or continuously heat water. When you turn on the tap, flow sensors detect the demand and trigger the burner or electric heating element, which heats water as it passes through — so it only runs when you actually need hot water.

Less, actually. A conventional 40–60 gallon tank needs a dedicated, ventilated spot in the basement or a utility closet. A tankless unit mounts on the wall, so you get that space back — in a warm climate, it can even go in the garage.

Yes. Conventional tank heaters last around 6–12 years, while tankless units typically last 20–30 years. Because they don’t store mineral-filled water, they avoid the corrosion and scale buildup that eventually rusts out a tank — and their parts are replaceable, extending the life further.

That few seconds of cold water you sometimes get mid-shower after someone else just showered. A little leftover hot water was sitting in the pipes between the heater and the tap; once it runs out, you get a cold blast for a few seconds before fresh hot water catches up.

Longer than you’d think — the modern water heater was invented in Pittsburgh, PA, back in the 1800s, replacing the old routine of heating water on the stove and pouring it into a bath. Tankless is just the latest step in that evolution.