Tankless Water Heater Installation and Repair in Grand County
A tankless water heater heats water only when you need it, so a full house of guests can shower, run the dishwasher and do laundry without running out of hot water. Grand Lake Plumbing & Heating installs, repairs and maintains tankless water heaters across Grand County. Call 970-627-3441 or request service online.
How a Tankless Water Heater Works
A tankless unit senses when a hot water tap opens and starts heating. When the tap closes, the unit shuts down and uses no energy. A tank-style water heater keeps reheating its stored water whether you use it or not.
Why Homeowners Choose Tankless
- Endless hot water at a consistent temperature, as long as the unit is sized for your home
- Lower energy bills: savings of up to 40% compared with an electric tank water heater
- A longer life: up to 20 years with proper maintenance, about twice as long as a tank-style unit
- Less space: a tankless unit is a fraction of the size of a tank and mounts on a wall, indoors or outdoors
- Energy efficiency: many tankless gas models are ENERGY STAR certified
Read more in our post on 5 advantages of tankless water heaters.
Sizing It Right
A tankless water heater has to keep up with every hot water tap running at once. If showers, laundry and the dishwasher run together and exceed the unit’s capacity, it can shut down to protect itself from overheating. Our tankless expert will ask how your household uses hot water, size the unit to match, and tell you if a larger tank-style water heater would serve you better.
Installation
Gas tankless units need proper venting so exhaust gases leave the home, and enough ventilation for excess heat to escape. We handle the venting and the gas line connection, install the new unit, haul away the old water heater and clean up the work area.
Maintenance and Descaling
Tankless water heaters need routine maintenance to run reliably:
- Flush the unit, usually once a year and usually with vinegar, to remove the mineral buildup that reduces burner efficiency and water flow.
- Clean the inlet screen filter to remove debris.
Hard water speeds up mineral buildup. If your home has very hard water, we recommend a water softener to protect the unit. See our guides to maintaining a tankless water heater and preventing common tankless problems.
Tankless Repair
Most tankless problems come from mineral buildup, missed maintenance, venting problems or more demand than the unit can handle. If your tankless water heater is giving you problems, call us. We will diagnose the problem and get it making hot water again.
Tank or Tankless?
Tankless is not the right fit for every home. Compare it with standard tank and indirect water heaters on our water heater repair and replacement page.
Upfront Pricing and a One-Year Guarantee
We charge by the job, not by the hour, and the price we quote is the price you pay (upfront pricing). Our installations and repairs are guaranteed free from workmanship defects for one year, and new equipment carries the manufacturer’s warranty (warranties).
Tankless Water Heater FAQs
How long does a tankless water heater last?
Up to 20 years with proper maintenance, about twice as long as a tank-style water heater.
Will I ever run out of hot water?
Not if the unit is sized for your home. A unit that is too small can shut down when too many taps run at once.
How often does a tankless water heater need maintenance?
Flush it about once a year, following the manufacturer’s instructions, and clean the inlet screen filter. Homes with hard water may need it more often.
Can a tankless water heater go outside?
Many models can be installed on an outside wall as well as indoors.
Do you remove my old water heater?
Yes. We haul away the old water heater and clean up the work area.
Schedule Tankless Service
Call 970-627-3441 or request service online. Members of our Service Partner Program receive service discounts and priority scheduling.
