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Your old water heater is costing you money every month. Tankless units deliver 24-34% greater energy efficiency and can save you 30-50% on heating costs while providing unlimited hot water on demand.
No more cold showers when multiple people need hot water. No more waiting for the tank to reheat. Just consistent, endless hot water whenever you turn the tap.
These systems last twice as long as traditional units – around 20 years with proper maintenance. That means fewer replacements, fewer headaches, and more money in your pocket over time.
At Murray Plumbing, we bring five generations of plumbing expertise to South Lake Tahoe’s unique plumbing challenges. We understand how mountain living and hard water conditions affect your water heating systems.
Our team knows the specific problems that South Lake Tahoe homeowners face – from mineral buildup that clogs heating elements to temperature swings that stress your equipment. We stock the right parts and use installation techniques that handle your local water conditions.
We’re not just passing through. We’re committed to this community and stand behind every installation with transparent pricing and reliable service you can count on.
First, we assess your home’s current setup and hot water needs. We’ll check your gas lines, electrical capacity, and venting requirements to determine what modifications are needed for your specific situation.
Next, we remove your old unit and install the new tankless system using proper techniques – secure pipe connections, correct venting, and thermal expansion tanks where required by California code. We handle any necessary upgrades to gas lines or electrical circuits.
Finally, we test everything thoroughly to ensure optimal performance and walk you through the system’s operation. You’ll get straight answers about maintenance needs and how to maximize efficiency in South Lake Tahoe’s hard water conditions.
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South Lake Tahoe’s hard water and temperature fluctuations create unique challenges for water heating systems. Our tankless installations are specifically designed to handle these conditions with proper descaling schedules and components that resist mineral buildup.
These systems provide 97% efficiency when properly installed and can produce 4-8 gallons of hot water per minute continuously. That’s enough for multiple showers, dishwashers, and washing machines running simultaneously without running out.
The compact design saves valuable space in mountain homes, and the 20-year lifespan means you’ll likely never need another replacement. Plus, with no tank to corrode and fail, you eliminate the risk of catastrophic leaks that can damage your property.
Tankless water heater replacement in South Lake Tahoe typically ranges from $2,500 to $4,500 depending on your home’s specific requirements. The higher upfront cost reflects the complexity of installation, especially when gas line or electrical upgrades are needed.
However, you’ll recover this investment through energy savings. These units can cut your water heating costs by 25-50% annually and last twice as long as traditional tank units. When you factor in the 20-year lifespan and energy savings, tankless systems often cost less over time than repeatedly replacing tank units every 8-10 years.
We provide upfront pricing with no hidden fees, so you’ll know exactly what the installation will cost before we start any work.
Yes, but they require proper installation and maintenance to handle South Lake Tahoe’s mineral-rich water. Hard water is the biggest challenge for water heaters in this area, causing mineral deposits that make systems work harder and fail sooner.
We install tankless units with components specifically designed to resist mineral buildup and include proper descaling schedules as part of your maintenance plan. The key is using quality parts and installation techniques that account for local water conditions.
Regular descaling – typically once or twice per year in South Lake Tahoe – keeps the system running efficiently and extends its lifespan. This maintenance is still less intensive than the repairs traditional tank units need when dealing with hard water damage.
Most tankless water heater installations in South Lake Tahoe take 4-8 hours, depending on what modifications your home needs. Simple replacements where gas lines and electrical are already adequate take less time, while installations requiring upgrades take longer.
The complexity comes from South Lake Tahoe’s specific requirements – proper venting for mountain conditions, potential gas line upgrades, and electrical modifications. We also need to ensure the installation meets California code requirements including thermal expansion tanks where needed.
We’ll give you an accurate timeframe during our initial assessment. Our goal is to complete the installation efficiently while ensuring everything is done correctly the first time, so you have reliable hot water for years to come.
Yes, quality tankless water heaters work effectively in South Lake Tahoe’s cold climate when properly installed. However, they do require electricity to operate ignition and control systems, so they won’t function during power outages unless you have backup power.
The key is proper installation with adequate venting and freeze protection. We use appropriate venting materials like stainless steel category III or IV venting for high-efficiency gas models, and ensure all exterior components are protected from freezing temperatures.
Cold inlet water does mean the system works harder during winter months, but modern tankless units are designed to handle temperature variations. Proper sizing ensures you’ll have adequate hot water even when inlet temperatures drop significantly during South Lake Tahoe’s coldest months.
Tankless water heaters in South Lake Tahoe need annual descaling due to hard water conditions, plus basic system checks to ensure optimal performance. The mineral-rich water creates buildup that reduces efficiency and can damage components if not addressed.
Descaling involves flushing the system with a specialized solution to remove mineral deposits from the heat exchanger and internal components. In South Lake Tahoe’s hard water conditions, this typically needs to happen once or twice per year depending on usage and water hardness levels.
We also recommend annual inspections to check venting, gas connections, and overall system performance. This preventive maintenance catches small issues before they become expensive repairs and ensures your system maintains its efficiency and 20-year lifespan.
Murray Plumbing brings five generations of plumbing expertise and understands the specific challenges of South Lake Tahoe’s mountain environment and hard water conditions. We’re not just installing equipment – we’re solving problems unique to your area.
Our team knows how mineral buildup affects systems here and uses installation techniques and components designed to handle these conditions. We provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees, 24/7 emergency service, and stand behind our work with reliable warranties.
With our 4.7-star Google rating and BBB accreditation, you can trust that we’ll get the installation right the first time. We’re committed to this community and want you to have reliable hot water for the next 20 years, not just until we finish the job.
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