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Tankless Water Heaters in Lincoln Park, Chicago
In a city home where every square foot counts, a wall-mounted tankless heater frees up space and never runs out mid-shower. We install, repair and descale them, and we tell you honestly if one fits your home. Our office is on Diversey Parkway.
How Tankless Water Heaters Work
A tankless heater heats water only when a hot tap opens, so there's no tank to keep hot all day. Water passes through a heat exchanger and comes out hot as long as the tap runs. Each unit has a flow limit, so it's sized for the most hot water you'll use at once.
Tank vs. Tankless in a City Home
How they compare:
| Tank | Tankless | |
|---|---|---|
| Space | A tank on the floor or in a closet | A unit on the wall |
| Hot water | Limited to the tank | Continuous, up to its flow rate |
| Venting | Often a chimney | Its own vent through a wall |
| Upkeep | Yearly flush | Yearly descaling |
Is Tankless Right for Your Lincoln Park Home?
Many homes here are good candidates. A few things need checking.
Venting Location
Gas tankless units usually vent through an outside wall, which isn't always easy in attached buildings.
Gas Supply
Gas units need a larger supply than a tank. Electric units need a lot of power.
Condo Rules
Some associations have rules about exterior vents.
Space Savings
A wall unit frees up a closet or basement corner.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
We check the building before recommending a unit.
1. Venting and Supply
Checked first.
2. Sized for Your Use
Your busiest moment.
3. A Flat Price
Before we start.
Tankless Heaters in Condo Units
A tankless heater can open up a whole closet in a condo unit, but a gas unit usually needs a vent through an outside wall, and any unit needs enough gas or electric capacity. In many Lincoln Park buildings, exterior vents need board approval, and some units don't have a wall that reaches outside. We'll look at your unit and building first and tell you honestly whether tankless is practical.
Customer Stories
Tankless Water Heater Reviews
4.7 stars from 438 Google reviews for our Lincoln Park office.
★★★★★
"Lou was super helpful in fixing our water heater and gave very informed suggestions. Thank you Lou for your quick work!"
★★★★★
"Communication, information and installation went great. Price was very competitive. Shane explained everything extremely well and Alex installed hot water tank beautifully. Shortly after Alex left a gas leak from an old valve on the piping to the tank occurred and needed to be replaced, Alex came back same night and fixed it. This is a 5-Star company."
★★★★★
"Excellent service provided by Christian and Brandon! We had a “no-drip club” inspection. They flushed our water heaters and were very clear about our next steps. Very professional."
Got Questions?
Tankless Questions From Lincoln Park Homeowners
Often, if venting is possible.
Often. The unit needs a vent through an exterior wall and an adequate gas or electric supply. Check your association's rules too.
About once a year.
About once a year for most homes.
Yes.
Yes. We diagnose error codes, descale and replace failed parts.
Often.
Often. Gas tankless units need more gas at once than a tank. We check before we quote.
For some units.
For some units, if the electrical service is large enough. Many need an upgrade.
It depends on the unit and venting. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on the unit, venting and supply work. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
Annual Protection Plan
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Most plumbing problems start small. The No Drip Club brings a J. Blanton plumber to your home for regular maintenance, so small issues get caught before they turn into big repairs.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
- VIP Priority Scheduling Status (Skip the Queue)
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Lincoln Park
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Sump & Ejector Pumps
Repair and replacement for the sump and ejector pumps that keep garden units and finished basements dry.
Sewer Repair
Cracked clay and cast iron sewer lines, roots and repeat backups under older buildings.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst in exterior walls, crawl spaces and unheated rooms.
Gas Lines & Fireplaces
Gas fireplace repair, gas line work and leak checks.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready to Talk Tankless?
Our Lincoln Park office is at 800 W Diversey Pkwy, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Old Town, Gold Coast, Lake View, Lake View East, Wrigleyville, Bucktown, North Halsted and more.
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