The Power of On-Demand and Endless Hot Water

As a Master Plumber serving Houston for over two decades, I’ve witnessed the evolution of hot water technology firsthand. Tankless water heaters have emerged as a game-changer, offering endless hot water and unparalleled efficiency. However, navigating the world of tankless models and installations can be overwhelming.

That’s why I created this definitive guide to equip you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your hot water needs.

Top-Five Tankless Water Heater Advantages:

Endless Hot Water: No more running out of hot water, even with multiple showers or simultaneous dishwasher and laundry use.
Energy Efficiency: Tankless units heat water only when needed, reducing your energy consumption by 30-50% compared to traditional tank models.
Space Saver: No bulky tank takes up valuable space in your home.
Longer Lifespan: Tankless models typically last 20 years or more, significantly exceeding the lifespan of traditional water heaters.
Environmentally Friendly: Reduced energy consumption translates to a smaller carbon footprint.

Choosing the Right Tankless Water Heater:

The ABCs of tankless water heaters you should consider:

A) Climate:

Consider the coldest temperatures in your area and choose a model that can deliver adequate hot water even during peak demand.

B) Gas vs. Electric:

Consider your energy source and availability. Gas models are generally more powerful and efficient, while electric models offer easy installation and require no venting.

C) Flow Rate: Determine your hot water demand based on household size and usage habits. Higher flow rates may be needed for larger homes or multiple simultaneous hot water needs.

With A Tankless Water Heater, Professional Installation is a Must:

Why? While DIY installations might seem appealing, tankless water heaters require specialized knowledge and expertise to ensure proper operation and safety. Hiring a licensed plumber like myself guarantees:

Safe and Code-Compliant Installation: Improper installation poses serious safety hazards and can void warranties.

Optimal Performance: Plumbers ensure proper venting, gas connections, electrical wiring, and water pressure for maximum efficiency and hot water delivery.

Top-Ten Tankless Water Heater Brands Plumbers Recommend:

Navien: Offers a wide range of models with advanced features and extended warranties.
Rinnai: Renowned for their reliability, efficiency, and high flow rates.
Noritz: Known for its innovative technology and user-friendly controls.
Bosch: Delivers high-quality, energy-efficient models with a focus on quiet operation.
Rheem: A trusted brand offering a good balance of performance and affordability.
Takagi: Provides compact and powerful models ideal for smaller spaces.
Bradford White: Offers a range of gas and electric models with various features.
Eccotemp: Caters to budget-conscious consumers with reliable and affordable options.
AO Smith: This is a well-established brand offering energy-efficient and durable models.
Stelpro: A Canadian company known for its innovative and energy-saving models.

Keep hot water comfortable and safe. Invest in a professional-grade tankless water heater and let Heaton Plumbing handle the installation. We’ll ensure you have endless hot water at your fingertips while protecting you from potential hazards and maximizing efficiency.

Visit our new webpage: https://heatonplumbing.com/tankless-water-heaters/

Discover valuable information about tankless water heaters, including:

Installation tips

Troubleshooting advice

FAQs

In-depth product comparisons

And much more!

Let’s transform your hot water experience with the power of tankless technology.

Helpful Information For Those Homeowners Considering Tankless Water Heaters:

Forbes, Best Tankless Water Heaters 2023:

https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement/plumbing/best-gas-tankless-water-heaters/

Best Propane Tankless Water Heaters: https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement/plumbing/best-propane-tankless-water-heaters/

How Much Does Water Heater Installation And Replacement Cost?

https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement/plumbing/water-heater-installation-replacement-cost/

How To Hire A Plumber For Your Next Project?

https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement/plumbing/find-a-plumber/

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Stefanie P

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I am so pleased with them. My daughter's house had plumbing issues and they went above and beyond to accommodate her and her schedule. I am so thankful I found y'all. Thank you so much. Thank you for arriving way before your time to accommodate her!!!

Kevin Gilmore

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Technician arrived promptly, diagnosed problem, and did repair quickly. Happy to recommend!

Vince Valentino

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Prompt and get the job done.

Rick Bryan

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Heaton plumbing came out the same day we had the freeze and fixed our frozen pipes . We really appreciated that !!! And we have used them ever since!

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Gloria Alvarado

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We call on Heaton Plumbing several times over the years. They have always been arrive on time; explain the problem, the work that need to be done and an estimate. I never had to call them back to redo the work. Very happy with their service, happy to recomen theml

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I had a very positive experience with Heaton Plumbing! It's great to hear that they were knowledgeable and efficient in their work. I will say that I would go to Heaton if I ever need any plumbing work done on my house.

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Showed up on time, excellent work detail.Return 2nd day finished job. $$$ but did the task correctly and fast.

David McCoy

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This is a company run with family values! I’ve had them to my home on two occasions. Both times they did exactly what was asked of them and did so at a reasonable price. Heaton Plumbing will always be my first call when I have plumbing issues I’m unable to handle myself.

Ron Walker

1717798012

Always use Heaton since we first found them about 5 years ago. They have worked with me from the simplest of faucet installs, to fixing misaligned toilet issues, water heater upgrade/installs and installing properly sized natural gas lines for portable generator usage. Mike, David & Krystina are all a pleasure to deal with, and go above and beyond to explain options and work. Responsive, professional, and timely. Looked a long time for a good, local plumber vs. using the big firms. Heaton is it.

George Watkins

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Quick and courteous, very professional .The price was in line with others. If I need work in the future I'll call them.

Lynn Kirkpatrick

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I was pleased with the service received from Heaton Plumbing. Polite people to deal with. Came to my house to unstop a sink.

Brown Nickel Films

1715972657

They did about 4 jobs for me that I would give a 5 star rating. But the last time I used them was when they charged me $1200 to repair a water heater. I was extremely disappointed when I found out they could have replaced the entire water heater for less than $700. For that job I’d give them 1 star for lack of transparency.

Elec Anastasiou

1714739907

Reliable and quick. I’ve used them multiple occasions. Never been disappointed. After each maintenance they leave the work area clean. They replaced both toilets and my kitchen sink and faucet. Replaced water valves. Even unclogged bathtub that had water rising. For future plumbing repairs I will contact Heaton plumbing.

Brandon Hudson

1714611389

I have had them install my tankless water heater a few years ago. They were great with the install, and the heater is still working great 4 years later. I have them come out annually to flush my water heater, and have been pleased with their services.

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1714602698

We love this company! They are prompt, efficient, and will take care of you! They have been quick to respond to an emergency, and won't take advantage of you. They will explain everything they're going to do before they do it, so you understand. 5 Star rating is well earned!

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Heaton Plumbing is a very professional company. Prompt and thorough, carefully taking care of all the issues! Highly recommended.

Tony Bowlin

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I have been using Heaton Plumbing for years. They are so quick to get someone on site. Everything they have fixed for me has never had an issue ever again. I would definitely recommend them. Especially if you want it done right.

Matthew Hall

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I've used Heaton Plumbing for years. Big projects, small projects. I cannot recommend them enough. Michael is a fantastic plumber, honest, up front, and on time. If anything goes wrong with our plumbing, it's a no brainer on who to call for our house.

Scott Souders

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Have used this company multiple times to service calls for two different residences. Always punctual and professional. Based in La Porte, TX but always willing to go the extra mile to Cypress, TX.

Mike Dunn

1702001004

These folks are great! Pretty much a family business. They're familiar with older homes (pier and beam) and did excellent work on plumbing including upgrades to sewer system, hot water heater work and more. They're the only ones we use now!

connie aleman

1701810484

Excellent service. Quick response time. Very professional service. Explained everything they did. I would call this company again if needed.

Troy Stockdale

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Prompt,knowledgeable at a fair price. Would definitely use them again. Already referred them to a quite a few people

Pamela Carter

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I can't say enough about how reliable they are from promptness to fixing it and then cleaning around the tub.

Judy King

1700158115

Great service from Heaton! On time & worked efficiently.I’ll definitely use them again!

Danielle

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Had thrown organs peels in the soap causing a back up in my sink and laundry room. Michael arrived quickly and flushed out the clog we had. Found out there was also some grease build up and a mix of dish pod powder!Really great and stress relieving experience 👌 Highly recommend!

Gary Beard

1669145284

These guys are awesome! Washer was spewing water out of the drain. Called them and they were there in 15-20 minutes. Cleared the line and got back to washing clothes. Thank y’all!

casey duty

1660316695

Excellent job and service. They not only fixed the symptom they fixed the problem. Finally a company I feel comfortable using and recommending.

Shawn Bird

1654213369

Heaton Plumbing Inc didn't have a technician available so I went with American Plumbing & Maintenance.

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Anita Cain

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Absolutely cannot say enough about this company! I called on a Saturday when 7 other companies turned me away. Day prior had another plumber out that was unable to resolve my issue. Heaton sent out Nathan, he was professional,polite and he and Mike worked 5 hours until the issue was resolved. Few days later Mike made a follow up call, I will never use any other plumbing company.

Nathan Allen

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Mike always does a great job and was very timely on his response and keep me posted on his arrival time.

Ann Clayton

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Very happy and please with the service.

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Debbie Parton

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Heaton Plumbing has made 2 house calls for us over a span of 3 years. Both occasions brought swift correction to our problems. Heaton Plumbing is ALWAYS professional, courteous, and quickly finds the root cause of the problem. Heaton ALWAYS has a reasonable solution based on experience that has the customer in mind.In both cases, Heaton Plumbing called before coming, showed up on time at the early part of the 2 hour window, very quickly resolved the problems.I will ALWAYS recommend them!

G. Davis (G Davis)

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Great response over a holiday week. Very knowledgeable. Provided price before service.Resloved recurring issue, took some time and effort, will use again.

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Larry Anthon

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Nathan was an exemplary technician. Everything was done quickly and with the utmost care and consideration.

Douglas McDougal

1638915599

Ok. So I’m conflicted on whether or not I had a good experience with this company. First I got a great price on a new tankless water heater install but this was apparently due to a previous employee failing to give a proper quote. Plumbers came to install and took the day to get it done. That was expected. When I went to pay though I discovered that the plumber had installed the wrong unit. Turns out the wrong unit didn’t have an internal recirculating pump. That is ok because I don’t have the plumbing to utilize the recirculating pump properly anyways. Now I had the issue that the quoted price was for the more expensive unit. The company graciously gave me a refund for the difference in unit costs and I continued on my way. The units are identical except for the recirculating pump so it’s not really a big deal. Minus one star that any of these issues even occurred because honestly, they shouldn’t have but given that they worked with me, gave me a further discount on an already mistakenly good price, I would definitely recommend them to anyone given their honesty and great customer service. This company is one of the few companies remaining with integrity. They care about fixing their mistakes and making it right with their customers. Thanks Heaton. I look forward to working with you in the future.

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Mirna Jackson

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Tosha did an excellent job on unplugging the kitchen sink, she's is very knowledgeable on her work and explain to me what she was going to do and now my sink is clear and working perfectly. I highly recommend this company, will definitely used them again.

Linda Raeth

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I would recommend Heaton for your plumbing needs. Nathan was very experienced and explained the repairs in terms I could understand. He arrived promptly and behaved in a friendly, but professional manner. He also presented himself professionally wearing a uniform and driving a nice truck with the companies logo.

Jess Garza

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Very professional, knowledgeable and friendly people. I would recommend them to my family, friends, coworkers and anyone in need of their service. Give them a call you would not regret it. Thank you Mike & Nathan.

Michael Guerra

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They are ones to call! I used them before and will continue to use them for all my plumbing needs. Pricing is competitive and work is always top notch. Thank you so much!

Optifys FN

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Needed a new faucet installed and Mikes team was fast and professional. Krystina was very polite when scheduling my service and Mike was prompt and professional. He installed the faucet and ensured any mess was cleaned up. Already booked them for my water softener install! Thanks again!!

Lisa Wichkoski

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Heather Sipole

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Nathan was on time, explained everything, did an excellent job and was VERY reasonably priced! I definitely will use Heaton Plumbing again and request Nathan!

Frank Jenson

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They were prompt and repaired leaking pipe on time and for a fair price.

Stevie Russell

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Awesome guys totally professional best in Texas hands down!!

Bert Deleza

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All in all, a good experience. I’m a new customer and was unsure of the service. They ordered a new faucet for me. Very pleased with the selection. Actually they texted a pic and I approved it. I own a 100 yr. old house, and Mike seemed to know his way around my old pipes. They answered my questions. This job was done today. So far….satisfied.

Julie Engbrock

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What a delightful experience!

Jesse Lozano

1623969148

Tosha and Breedon from Heaton Plumbing came to our home to work on a leak that was worked on previously by others. They were super friendly, provided great service and their work was superb! We couldn't have asked for a better company to service our issues and they sent us two of their best employees to provide their service and expertise. We are so happy with the work done. We will definitely call them for all our future plumbing work or issues. Thanks again Heaton Plumbing, Tosha and Breedon!!

John Herston

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PRICEY!!! They came out around the time they said they would but charged "after hours" fee on top of a service call fee ($185)!!! Then charged another $300 for a drain clearing that took less than 20 mins.

Lillie Hope

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Taylyr Case

1615223560

Tasha was super professional and very sweet. Its nice to see women in the field. Definitely would recommend. She was not afraid to get under my trailer spider webs and all.

Lisa

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Really glad they were able to come out same day and get the job done. Our pipes burst due to the winter freeze and I had called several other companies but of course due to high demand no one was available today. Tosha and Marty were sent out to repair the pipes and they were in and out in less than 2 hours. We’re super thankful for them and Heaton Plumbing! Would definitely recommend them.

Sharon White

1611277515

On time for appointment

Robin Kendrick-Yates

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Mike showed up early and did an outstanding job! I highly recommend Heaton Plumbing. They are the only one who responded on a holiday weekend. I had a busted pipe and had to turn the water to the house off. Mike made it only a small inconvenience, when it could have been disastrous!

J.D. Walker (jwalker)

1606840620

I contacted Heaton after a not so handy handyman attempted to install my new kitchen sink to old pipe and failed. Not knowing what he was doing the armature cut the pipe flush with the wall and found he could not connect new pipe and sink. You get what you paid for; best to do it right the first time. Two incredibly professional plumbers, a male and a female came promptly at 8:00 am. reviewed the work and gave me a price. They worked together as a team to make a difficult repair complete quickly and efficiently. The end price was way beyond what I expected for such a difficult job. I understand why they have a AAA Better Business rating. Tosha and the entire team at Heaton rock!!! I will definitely use them again for other work I need done around the house.

Richard Kreger

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metaloutpost

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I called at about 11:30 and a lady named Christina said a plumber could be there in a few hours. 30 minutes later the plumber showed up.He asked what the exact problem was and I explained it. He looked at the fixture, verified drains and clean out locations and told me the issue was probably a minor clog. A few minutes later the toilet was flushing exactly right. The plumber said we needed a new commode or we need to buy an auger. We are buying an auger this weekend.Qualified professionals doing quality work at a medium price. Fast and thorough.Overall an excellent service.

Dianne Baudoin

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I noticed a leak in my ceiling that morning, I called Heaton Plumbing, they arrived within hours accessed the problem and had it fixed within an hour.

teresa pacheco

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Gary Medina

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Professional business high priced for a 10 minute job.

Betty Freeman

1590685156

They did a good job, Thank you

Addie Cheree

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Cheryl Thompson

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We appreciated Mike's professionalism and response to our requests.

Jerry Sun

1582711734

We are looking to have the washer and dryer moved into the garage. This would require supply and drain lines installed. I was given excellent explanations as to why or why not something could be done. A day later they called with another idea alternative to digging a tunnel. I felt that they always have the customer in mind. I will be calling them today to finalize dates. You can not go wrong with choosing Heaton Plumbing.

Alexis Hunter

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Prompt response. Fast and thorough. We have used them in 2014 to replace water heaters and no issues to this day. Used them again in 2020 and still great service.!!

Randy Rubio

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Heaton Plumbing does an excellent job. They are professional and thorough.

Doris Clark

1582563813

Greet you with a smile and a handshake great customer skills and prices are reasonable. I would gladly recommend anyone to heaton plumbing company.

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Cate Jackson

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I needed my gas valve replaced so that my dryer could be hooked up. I initially tried on my own, but the job proved too complicated and gas is not something you want to be unsure of! Heaton took excellent care and didn't make me feel bad or embarrassed for attempting anything on my own. Excellent communication on all things (arrival time, what the job entails/requires, cost) and very pleasant. They come out with a truck full of all the supplies you might need to get the job done as quickly as possible. Very professional and efficient. I recommend them and will use them again.

Steve Frayne

1581192851

Pricy but they do good work

Chris Lindsey

1581024004

My water heater went out the night before. I called them and they said they would be out at 8am the next morning. They arrived at my house when they said they would. Gave me a good quote and was willing and able to do the work right away. Will highly recommend them to friends and family.

Pat Jackson

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Johan McElroy

1581022946

The Plummer came out for 3rd time to fix issue with no complaints and did it on warranty. The Plummer is always courteous and has fixed the problem. I would recommend Heaton Plumming to family and friends.

Stephanie Finch

1581007834

Very responsive, gave good suggestions on repairs and quickly fixed issue. Thanks!

Robert Mytelka

1574726883

Very professional and fairly priced

Corey Wadley

1573149086

Absolutely a wonderful experience! From start to finish everything I could hope for. Communication was friendly and transparent. Nathan, Josh, and Christina were so helpful and knowledgeable. I felt like my project, even being residential was a top priority. Appointments and start/ finish times were kept and the inspection passed the first time with flying colors. I will actively look for reasons, in the future to use this group again! I can’t say enough good things about these people.

Darrell Rice

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hank wamble

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Mike is too notch! I appreciate the willingness and help jumping through the inspection hoops. City government is there for a reason... 🤷🏼‍♂️

Kristi Sanchez

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barry cofer

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Marie Baldwin

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We just had a tankless water heater installed in our upstairs attic. Nathan was very knowledgeable and offered several options. He and Josh had the job done in less than one day. I highly recommend Heaton Plumbing!

Jeff Shadwick

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Chris Villarreal

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