Serving Greensboro, Winston-Salem and the Triad
Open 8:00am to 5:00pm, 7 days a week
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New tankless water heaters sized to your household, including replacing an old tank water heater.
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171 reviews from Triad customers
Finding leaks since 1974
The original leak specialists
Local to the Triad
Based in Lexington, NC
Price before work
You approve it before we start
Tank or tankless
A tankless water heater costs more to put in and less to run. Here is the honest trade.
Compared
Tank water heater
Tankless water heater
Upfront cost
Lower
Higher, often about twice a tank installed
Energy use
Keeps 40 to 50 gallons hot all day
24 to 34 percent less for most homes (U.S. Department of Energy)
Hot water supply
Runs out when the tank is empty
Does not run out, up to its flow rate
Typical life
8 to 12 years
About 20 years with yearly flushing
Space
A closet or corner of the garage
A box on the wall
Power outage
Most gas tanks keep heating
Needs power, even on gas
Install
Usually a like-for-like swap
Often a new gas line, venting and a permit
What the switch involves
We price all of this up front, so the quote you approve is the price you pay.
Gas line sizing
Tankless water heaters burn more gas at once. Some homes need a bigger line.
New venting
A tank vent cannot be reused. Tankless water heaters vent through PVC or stainless.
Condensate drain
High-efficiency models drain a little water while they run.
Permit and inspection
Required in North Carolina for a tank-to-tankless switch. We handle it.
Tap water comes in colder in January, so a tankless water heater has to heat it further. We size yours for the coldest month and the showers you run at the same time, not for the average day.
We count the fixtures you use at once
We size for winter incoming water temperature
We check your gas meter and line before you buy
How it works
1
Gas line, venting, where it will hang and how many showers run at once.
2
The right model for your home, with a written price that covers the whole switch.
3
We pull the permit, mount the unit, run the gas and venting and connect the water.
4
We test it, set it up, walk you through it and schedule the inspection.
Maintenance
Flush it once a year
Isolation valves let us flush it without taking it off the wall.
Clean the inlet filter
A small screen catches grit before it reaches the heat exchanger.
Check the venting
We look for loose joints and blocked vent ends on every visit.
Keep the warranty valid
Most manufacturers require yearly service to honor the warranty.
Spread the cost over monthly payments. Ask about financing when you call.
Before you book
More than a tank to buy and install, mostly because of the gas line, venting and permit. It costs less to run and lasts about twice as long. Your written price covers all of it.
No. It heats water as it flows. The limit is how many showers and appliances run at once, which is why we size it to your home.
Yes. Switching from a tank to tankless needs a permit and inspection in North Carolina. We handle both.
Usually close to it. A tankless water heater hangs on the wall and needs a path for its vent, so we plan the spot with you.
Reviews
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FAQ
Still not sure what you need? Call and ask. We will tell you straight whether it needs a visit.
If your current water heater is unreliable, old, leaking, inefficient, or no longer keeping up with your household, replacement may be the best option.
Yes. Many homeowners upgrade from a traditional tank to a tankless water heater for better efficiency, more space, and hot water on demand.
Installation time depends on your home and the system requirements, such as gas line and venting work. We give you the expected timeline with your estimate.
For many homeowners, yes. A properly sized and installed tankless water heater delivers steady hot water, lower energy waste, and a longer service life than many traditional tanks.
Yes. Proper sizing is one of the most important parts of tankless water heater installation, and we size the unit to your household's hot water demand.
Leak detection service area
Leak detection and plumbing from our Lexington office to Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and the towns around them. Check your town or ZIP code below.
We size it for your home and price the whole switch up front, permit included.
