ServicesTankless Water Heaters
Tankless Water Heater Installation in Tullahoma
We size, install and fine-tune tankless water heaters so your home has steady hot water without a storage tank. You see photos of the old setup, the new gas or electrical work and the finished install before we leave.
Endless hot water, done properly
A tankless heater warms water only as it flows through, so there is no 40- or 50-gallon tank sitting in the garage keeping water hot all day. The unit is compact and mounts on a wall, and with sound sizing it keeps up with back-to-back showers.
The heater itself is the simple part. The real work is behind it: a gas line large enough to feed a high-output burner, a vent run that meets the manufacturer's clearances, or an electrical circuit with enough capacity for an electric model. When those pieces are shortcut, a new unit underperforms or shuts down.
We photograph each of those steps and walk you through the pictures, so you know what is inside the wall as well as what hangs on it.
What the installation includes
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Sizing to your fixtures
We count your showers, tubs and appliances, then match the unit to the flow you need and how many degrees it must heat the incoming water. That water arrives much colder in the winter months, so we choose a unit that keeps up on the coldest mornings.
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Removal of the old tank
We drain and disconnect your existing water heater, cap or reuse its connections as appropriate, and haul it away.
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Gas line or electrical upgrades
Gas tankless units often need a larger supply line than a tank did. Electric models draw heavy current, so we check your panel capacity before recommending one.
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Venting and condensate
We run the vent material the manufacturer specifies, with proper slope and clearances. Condensing units also get a condensate line routed to a suitable drain point.
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Service valves for flushing
We fit isolation valves so the heat exchanger can be descaled without cutting into pipe. This matters with the hard water common across Middle Tennessee.
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Startup and a photo record
We fire the unit, set the temperature, test every hot tap and send you photos of the finished work.
Questions about Tankless Water Heaters?
Call(931) 330-7739Signs it is time to consider tankless
Running out mid-shower
If the second or third shower of the morning turns lukewarm, your tank cannot recover fast enough for the household.
An aging tank
Most tank heaters wear out after a decade or so. Planning a replacement now is calmer than choosing one after the old tank gives out.
Rusty or noisy water
Rust-tinted hot water or popping and rumbling from the tank point to corrosion and heavy sediment inside.
Water at the base of the tank
Moisture around a tank's base usually means the tank itself has failed and needs replacing.
A tank taking up room
A tankless heater hangs on the wall and is about the size of a small suitcase, so the floor space your old tank occupied becomes usable storage again.
How the job day runs
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Walk-through and estimate
We look at your current heater, gas meter or electrical panel and the vent path, then give you a written estimate with each item listed. The estimate is free.
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Permit and scheduling
We pull the required permit and agree on a day. Your hot water is off only for the hours the swap takes.
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Installation
We protect floors along our path, remove the old tank and install the new unit, piping, gas or electrical work and venting. Photos are taken before the walls or access panels close.
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Testing and handover
We check for gas tightness, test flow at your fixtures and show you how to reach the service valves. You receive the photo set along with a short note on flushing intervals.
What moves the price
The tankless unit is only part of the total. What usually separates one job from another is the gas or electrical supply, the vent path and where the heater will hang, so your free estimate breaks each of those out on its own line. We take cash and all major credit cards, and financing options are available.
- Fuel type
- A gas model needs a vent and often a bigger gas supply. An electric model needs no vent, but your panel may need new breakers or an upgrade to carry it.
- Gas line sizing
- When the existing line cannot feed the burner enough fuel, we run a new, larger line from the meter.
- Vent route
- A short vent straight out an exterior wall costs less than one that has to travel through framing or an attic.
- Moving the location
- Keeping the unit near where the old tank stood saves piping. Relocating it adds labor and material.
- Unit capacity
- A larger home with several bathrooms needs a higher-output unit, and in some cases two units working together.
Tankless questions we hear most
How long does a tankless installation take?
Most replacements are finished in a single day. If we need to upsize a gas line or add an electrical circuit, it can take a little longer, and we tell you that at the estimate rather than on the job day.
Should I choose gas or electric?
If your home already has natural gas or propane, a gas unit usually gives the strongest flow for a family. Electric units suit smaller households or homes without gas, provided the panel can carry the load. We explain both options after looking at what you have.
Will I really never run out of hot water?
A properly sized unit keeps heating for as long as water flows. The limit is flow rate, meaning how many fixtures run at once, which is why we size to your actual fixtures and winter water temperature.
What maintenance does a tankless heater need?
The heat exchanger should be flushed with a descaling solution on a regular schedule, more often in hard water. The service valves we install make this a straightforward job. Our whole home water filtration service can also cut down on scale buildup.
My old water heater just failed. Can you help right away?
Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency plumbing service, and we can talk through whether a tankless unit or a direct tank replacement makes more sense for getting your hot water back.
See what a tankless upgrade would involve
We will look at your current heater, gas or electrical supply and venting, then give you a clear written estimate. You will know the full scope before any work begins.