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Tankless Water Heaters

   * used in Europe since the 1970's

   * save space, save energy, and never run out of hot water [Federal tax rebates often available]

   * last a really long time- 20 years or more is common, as long as you perform regular maintenance

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Maintenance Requirements

   * Inspection: 1 Year After Install (Very important to see how everything is working)

   * After that every 2 years is fine, unless there is very high usage and/or no water softener

   * consists of a 45-minute de-scale / de-lime flush & a 5-point inspection

   * cost for this service:  $150 if we installed the unit, $200 if someone else installed it.  

   * additional maintenance typical pricing (done on an as-needed basis):

     Fan service $50; Flame Rod service $25

     Isolation Valve Replacement $400 (frozen valves are common when bi-annual service was not done)

     Burner service $250-500 (rare to actually need burner service)

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Pricing - Top of the Line with Recirculation:  Rinnai RXP199 or Navien 240A2 - About $4,000...

   * Everyone wants to know price.  Did you notice that other plumbing companies don't put the pricing on the website?  Or they put a cryptic "low price" like "$3400" but they don't tell you which model. This is because it is difficult to predict what the job will cost without doing a full inspection.  And there are cheaper models out there, such as those which do not offer recirculation, or have smaller burners.  

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   * as a general rule, the top-of-the-line units with built-in recirculation, installed in homes with a dedicated recirc line, located inside the garage on exterior walls with good access to venting & drainage, with proper electrical, and nothing else too "weird," are generally in the range of $4,000.  

   * Now anything else that has to be done is obviously going to cost more.  If you need comfort valves, new angle-stops, specialized venting, we have to look at that on a case by case basis.  If the wall has to be opened up and large sections of sheetrock have to be removed & replaced, that obviously will cost extra.  If we are replacing a large 400-pound 75-gallon standard water heater, those typically cost extra.

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   * Summary:  I know my pricing is significantly lower than the larger companies.  I also know that I charge more than uncertified people.  Anyone can get a "plumbing license" but that doesn't make you qualified to install a tankless water heater.  Certification takes constant training as there are major installation differences not only from one brand to the next, but also from one model to the next even within the same brand. [Example: the piping diagram on the Navien 240-A is totally different than on the newer Navien 240-A2].  New models are constantly coming out so a certification needs to be constantly renewed. 

   * Protect your investment and demand to see the Rinnai, Navien, or Noritz "accord" (insurance document with each brand clearly listed).  That is your proof that the contractor is fully certified & insured, not merely licensed.  You can also check the manufacturer's website to see the contractor's name listed under "Certified Installers."  There's more to this than soldering two pipes together.  Improper installations usually void the manufacturer's warranty.  

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Schedule a quote:  

   * $100 - There are about 8 different things I have to measure.  Fee removed if hired.
   * $100 - Diagnostics (if someone else installed it and there is a problem)

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Electric Tankless: 

   * we recommend TruTankless Electric Tankless water heaters.  Based right here in Scottsdale, Arizona.  They are an excellent and relatively inexpensive solution, especially when no gas is available.  A typical install runs about $2500 for parts & labor [price does not include required electrical work].  Click HERE to view their website.  ​