Sewer Repair
Cracked clay laterals, roots and repeat backups in sewer lines from the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Tankless Water Heaters in Elmhurst, IL
Hot water that keeps up with back-to-back showers and a basement with more room. We install, repair and descale tankless water heaters, and we tell you upfront whether your gas line and venting are ready. Our office is on York Street, downtown.
How Tankless Water Heaters Work
A tankless unit heats water on demand. When you open a hot tap, water flows through a heat exchanger and comes out hot for as long as the tap stays open. There's no tank to keep warm overnight, so it uses less energy when the house is quiet. Its limit is flow, so it's sized for the most hot water you use at once.
Tank vs. Tankless in Elmhurst
The trade-offs:
| Tank | Tankless | |
|---|---|---|
| Hot water | Runs out when the tank is empty | Continuous, up to its flow rate |
| Space | On the floor | On the wall |
| Effect of 8-grain water | Sediment in the tank | Scale in the heat exchanger |
| Upkeep | Yearly flush | Yearly descaling |
Is Tankless Right for Your Elmhurst Home?
Many Elmhurst homes can make the switch. A few things come first.
Descaling Is Non-Negotiable
With about 8 grains of hardness, a tankless unit needs yearly descaling or a softener.
Gas Line Size
Postwar gas lines often need to be upsized.
New Venting
Tankless units can't share the old chimney.
Space in Older Basements
A wall unit frees up the floor.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
We check the house first.
1. Gas, Venting and Water
Reviewed before we recommend.
2. Sized for Your Busiest Hour
Not an average day.
3. A Flat Price
Approved first.
Tankless Heaters and Elmhurst's Water
Elmhurst's water runs about 8 grains per gallon. In a tankless heater, minerals collect in the narrow heat exchanger and slowly reduce efficiency. Most units will show an error code or lose hot water output when scale builds up. Yearly descaling prevents that. Adding a softener can stretch the interval and protect other fixtures too.
What Affects the Price of a Tankless Install
The unit is only part of it. Most of the variation comes from the gas line, which may need to be larger, and the venting, which has to reach an outside wall. Removing the old tank and adding isolation valves for future descaling are part of the job too. We check all of it first and give you one flat price.
Customer Stories
Tankless Water Heater Reviews
4.8 stars from 285 Google reviews for our Elmhurst office.
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"Lou was very professional and his experience shows. He took a quick look at our broken hot water heater, saw a dirty component and knew right away that replacing the part would solve the problem. Thanks Lou!"
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"Shayne was outstanding with knowledge and installation of a new Water Heater valve and did so quickly and efficiently"
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"I really like the service very nice people highly recommended"
Got Questions?
Tankless Questions From Elmhurst Homeowners
About once a year.
About once a year with Elmhurst's water, or less often with a softener.
Often scale or a sensor.
Often scale in the heat exchanger, a dirty sensor or a venting or gas supply issue.
Often.
Often. We check the line and meter before quoting.
Yes.
Yes. We descale, clean sensors and screens and replace failed parts.
Some homeowners do, with the right kit.
Some homeowners do with a pump kit and isolation valves. We're happy to do it for you.
It depends on the unit and installation. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on the unit and how much gas and venting work is needed. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
Annual Protection Plan
Join the No Drip Club
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 Elmhurst
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Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Hydro Jetting
High-pressure sewer cleaning that scours roots, grease and scale off the pipe walls.
Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.
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 Elmhurst office is at 116 S York St Ste 212, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Villa Park, Lombard, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Westchester, Glen Ellyn and more.
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