Tankless water heaters
Tankless water heaters in Omaha
Hot water on demand, no tank to run empty, and a smaller footprint. Micro Plumbing installs and services tankless water heaters, and helps you decide whether tankless or a tank is the right fit for your home.
How tankless works
A tankless water heater heats water only when a tap opens, so it does not run out the way a tank can. It is sized by how many gallons per minute you need at once, not by how many gallons it stores. Gas tankless units often need a larger gas line and new venting, which is part of the estimate.
Tank or tankless: which is right for me?
Tankless costs more to install and can last longer; tank heaters cost less up front and are simple to replace. Gas and electric tank heaters run from about 40 to 75 gallons and up. The right answer depends on your household, your fuel and where the heater goes, so the plumber gives you both options. More on water heater installation.
Expansion tanks
Many homes also need a thermal expansion tank on the water heater. It absorbs the pressure that builds when water heats up in a closed system, which protects the heater, the relief valve and your fixtures.
Good reasons to look at tankless
- You run out of hot water
- You want the floor space back
- Your tank heater is near the end
- You are adding a bathroom or a big tub
- You are building or remodeling
What the crew does
- Tankless water heater installation
- Gas line and venting changes for tankless
- Descaling and maintenance
- Tankless water heater repair
- Tank water heaters, gas and electric
- Expansion tanks
Every job starts with a free estimate, so you know the price before the work begins.
What the visit looks like
Questions about tankless water heaters
Is tankless worth it?
For some homes, yes: hot water that keeps up and a smaller footprint. It costs more to install and can need gas line or venting changes. Ask for both prices and decide with real numbers.
Does a tankless water heater need maintenance?
Yes. Hard water leaves scale inside the heat exchanger, so tankless units should be flushed (descaled) on a schedule. A water softener cuts down on scale.
Can one tankless heater run my whole house?
A properly sized unit can. Sizing is based on how many fixtures run at the same time, and the plumber works that out with you.
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Serving Omaha and nearby towns
Schedule service for tankless water heaters
Send a request and the shop will call you back to set a time. Estimates are free.
- Mon to Fri
- 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
- Sat and Sun
- Closed
8988 J Street, Omaha, NE 68127