Correctly sized unit
Chosen by peak flow and winter inlet temperature, not just by house size.
Switching from a tank to tankless involves more than swapping appliances. Gas supply, venting, condensate and water pressure all need to be right for the unit to deliver.
No heat, no hot water or a gas smell? Call any time, day or night.
A typical gas tank burns somewhere around 30,000 to 50,000 BTU per hour. A whole-home tankless unit can draw 150,000 to 199,000 BTU when several taps are open. That difference is why tankless water heater installation often includes a larger gas line from the meter, and sometimes a check that the meter itself can supply the house when the furnace, range and fireplace are all running.
Venting changes too. Condensing tankless units exhaust cool, moist flue gas through PVC or polypropylene pipe and need a condensate drain, often with a neutralizer to protect the drain line. Non-condensing models need stainless steel venting. We plan the vent route to meet clearances from windows, doors and property lines, and position the unit for easy service access.
The components around the unit matter as much as the unit itself.
Chosen by peak flow and winter inlet temperature, not just by house size.
Pipe sized for the full burner input so flow does not drop when the furnace fires.
Direct-vent intake and exhaust terminated safely outside your home.
Allow the heat exchanger to be flushed each year without draining the house.
A neutralizer and drain route for condensing models protect pipes and the environment.
Pumps or built-in recirculation shorten the wait for hot water at distant taps.
We look over fixtures, gas, venting and space, then recommend a model and size.
You see the full scope, including any gas line or vent work, before booking.
The old tank is drained and removed, the new unit mounted, piped, vented and wired.
We test at full flow, set the temperature and show you the controls and error codes.
We calculate flow and temperature rise rather than picking the biggest box.
Gas line upgrades are planned and quoted as part of the job, not a surprise later.
We tell you whether any current utility programs apply and help with paperwork.
Old tank hauled away and the area left tidy.
Still unsure? Call (236) 222-2222 and talk it through with us.
Size depends on how many fixtures run at once and how much the water must be heated. A household that runs two showers and a dishwasher together in January needs a much larger unit than a couple with one bathroom. We calculate this during the assessment.
Often yes. The existing line to a tank is usually sized for a much smaller burner. Without an adequate line, the unit may starve for gas and deliver lukewarm water when the furnace or range is running.
Some models are rated for outdoor installation, but in our climate an indoor installation is usually preferred to protect against freezing in cold snaps and to simplify service.
A straightforward replacement of a tank with tankless is commonly a full-day job. If a new gas line or long vent run is required, it can take longer.
Yes. Gas appliance installations in BC require a gas permit, and we take care of it as part of the installation.
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