Tankless Water Heaters, Hot Water on Demand, Instant Hot Water Service

Each unit is installed close to the faucet or outlet it is serving connected to the plumbing. The short distance from the outlet on the unit to the faucet is why it is nicknamed instant or on-demand.

• Fuel savings: more energy efficient than storage tank water heaters
• Lower water use: because you don’t have to run water as long
• Unlimited hot water: the traditional tank heater cools down when in use
• Less space required: for a tankless hot water heater
• Safety: temperature is more precisely controlled, eliminating temperature fluctuations and spikes
• Capacity: is never reduced by sediment build-up, as in a traditional hot water tank
• Water quality: is better, no tank sediment build up or mineral deposits

This type of system has a few minor disadvantages listed here below.

• More expensive to install: though energy efficiency will eventually offset the difference
• Flow-dependent temperature: adjusting shower temperatures may take a little practice
• No hot water: during electricity outages

Note: Water flow from a single tank-less water heater may not be enough to take a shower while your dishwasher is running. However, smaller, point-of-use heaters in each location where hot water is needed solves this issue. That is one reason why the on demand systems are more expensive initially.

Keep in mind long term energy savings will offset installations costs.

Are On-Demand Heaters Maintenance-Free?

The short answer is: no, they are not. 

Though they are not susceptible to sediment build-up as traditional water heaters are, scale build-up inside pipes may be a concern. Talk to your local supplier or service representative to see if they are right for your area.

For people living in Coquitlam, we offer maintenance and replacement service for both traditional hot water tanks and hot water on-demand. When you know its time to replace the water heater we will be happy to set up an appointment. If you have discovered water under your tank water heater then a heating technician can remove the unit and replace it with a new water heater installation the following day.

Call us for answers to all your questions anytime during office hours.

We like to recommend annual service for your on-demand water heater. Regular maintenance will ensure the longest life possible and justify the extra expense of having it installed. One of the best things you can do is have us set up a maintenance service schedule so jobs like this are not overlooked or forgotten.



Heating elements on electric units tend to fail long before everything else and we only use top quality parts when replacing anything. 

Routine maintenance is the best way to prolong the life span of all the plumbing in your home, especially an expensive tankless water heating system. Regular cleaning will remove scaling or build up before it gets out of control.

Two Reasons:

1. A number of areas in Coquitlam have aggressive water, commonly known as soft water. It tends to have a high acid level due to low pH with highly dissolved oxygen, chlorine concentrations, low hardness and a carbon dioxide presence.
2. This mixture is corrosive to copper pipes, usually leading to pipe failure in less time than you would expect. Copper pipe will usually last 50 years, but the composition of water here in the lower mainland eats away at your plumbing more aggressively.

Don't overlook preventive maintenance. As great as these units are, they do require regular maintenance for optimal performance. Coquitlam is famous for it's soft water, but issues will occur if maintenance is not performed at least every two years.

Tankless Water Heater Installations

When thinking of replacing an old tank type water heater with a tankless unit, you'll want to know all the ins and outs. Count the number of sinks, various faucets in our home and look at how far apart each of them are. This will give you a good idea how many supporting units should be installed for the level of comfort you wish to have. 

We are familiar with all tankless water heater manufacturers makes and models. Look at the drop down menu on our site for a complete list of all types of water heaters and their energy star rating.

We would be happy to send one of our technicians to work on mapping out hot water faucets in your home and discuss your preferences. The difference between what you're used to now and a new tankless water heater system will be easy to get used to, but you'll want to discuss what's important to you before making a change like this.



Call during office hours to speak with one of our heating representatives.