Tankless homeowner guide
Here it is. No form, no call.
Seven sections on whether tankless actually suits your house, how it gets sized for real demand, and what a complete installation has to include before a quote means anything.
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Seven sections, and one honest answer.
Tankless is our specialty, and this guide still spends a section on when a traditional tank is the better call. That section exists because it is true, not because it is modest.
- Tankless versus a traditional tank01
- When tankless fits, and when it does not02
- Sizing for real hot water demand03
- What a complete installation involves04
- Equipment and manufacturer support05
- Choosing an installer06
- What to expect from DHS Plumbing07
The section most people skip is sizing, and it is the one that decides whether you are happy in year three. A tank is rated by how many gallons it stores. A tankless unit is rated by how much hot water it can deliver at once. Those are two different measurements, and a quote that treats them as interchangeable has not been thought through.
Sacramento water is hard, which makes the descaling schedule part of the decision rather than an afterthought. That is covered too.
Vetting quotes rather than choosing a system? The installer checklist is the other one