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A tankless water heater is only as good as the system around it. Proper sizing, gas supply, water flow, venting, electrical connections, and routine maintenance all affect performance. John Owens Services has served Marin & Sonoma County since 1986, and our team takes the time to evaluate the whole installation, explain what we find, and recommend a practical next step for your Novato home.
Both heat pump and tankless water heaters have their benefits, but which choice is right for you will depend on your specific household requirements. A licensed plumber can help evaluate this decision.
Tankless units can be installed outside your house as long as the specific unit is designed to withstand outdoor conditions.
The exact size of your system will depend on the size of your house and your water heating needs.
Larger gas lines are required for tankless units since they use a larger amount of fuel than traditional tank water heaters.
Yes! While there may be many installation requirements to ensure your historic Marin County home can work efficiently with this piece of equipment, we can install a tankless water heater unit in Eichler homes.
Your tankless unit should be flushed at least once every year.
Rapidly shifting water temperatures, error codes, reduced water pressure, and unusual noises from the unit are all signs of mineral buildup.
This could be due to clogged faucets reducing water flow, an issue with the gas or power supply, or hard mineral buildup in the unit.
Tankless units take longer to heat up since they heat water only when needed rather than storing an already heated water supply. However, if hot water is taking longer than 2-3 minutes to arrive, there may be an issue with the unit.
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