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Tankless Water Heaters in Evanston, IL
Endless hot water and a heater that hangs on the wall. We install, repair and descale tankless water heaters in Evanston, and we'll tell you honestly whether one makes sense for your home. Our Evanston office is on Orrington Avenue, downtown.
How a Tankless Heater Works
A tankless heater fires only when a hot tap opens. Water flows through a heat exchanger and comes out hot for as long as you need it. Each unit has a flow limit, so we size it for the most hot water your home uses at once.
Tank vs. Tankless in Evanston
The trade-offs:
| Tank | Tankless | |
|---|---|---|
| Space | Floor | Wall |
| Hot water | Limited to the tank | Continuous, up to its flow |
| Venting | Often the chimney | Its own vent |
| Upkeep | Yearly flush | Yearly descaling |
Is Tankless Right for Your Evanston Home?
A few local factors decide it.
Scale From Local Water
At about 7.8 grains per gallon, a yearly descaling keeps it running well.
Venting
Tankless units vent through a wall, not the chimney.
Gas Line Size
Older gas piping may need to be upsized.
Condo Rules
Check with your association about exterior vents.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
We check the house first.
1. Venting and Gas
Reviewed first.
2. Sized for Your Use
Not an average.
3. A Flat Price
Approved first.
Tankless Heaters and Evanston's Water
A tankless heater has a narrow heat exchanger, and minerals in hard water can build up inside it. With Evanston's hard water, that means descaling about once a year to keep the unit efficient and protect the warranty. Many homeowners pair a tankless heater with a water softener or a scale-reduction filter. We'll explain the options and set you up with a maintenance schedule when we install it.
What Affects the Price of a Tankless Install
Gas line size and venting are the two big variables. Older homes often need a larger gas line to the heater and a new vent through an outside wall. Removing the old tank and adding isolation valves for descaling are part of the job. We check everything first and quote one flat price.
Customer Stories
Tankless Water Heater Reviews
4.8 stars from 869 Google reviews for our Evanston office.
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"Excellent work done quickly. Only objection is the high price!"
★★★★★
"Mr. Welham Mendoza, from Blanton Plumbing, installed a water heater in our home on April 3, 2026. Mr. Mendoza was on time, friendly, professional, and clear in explaining how our system worked. He had to make a second trip to secure a water heater that fit. He was extremely knowledgeable and efficient in the installation."
★★★★★
"Edgar's the man. Not only did he install my water heater, but asked to test the quality of the water to see if that could've lead to the damage and the leak of my last water heater. My water was at a 7 on the hardness scale, and it's supposed to be at 2 or 3. So he reccomends a new water softener, and im thankful that he did. [...]"
Got Questions?
Tankless Questions From Evanston Homeowners
About once a year.
About once a year with Evanston's water. A softener can stretch that.
No.
No. It needs its own vent, usually through a side wall.
Yes, within its flow limit.
Yes, as long as you don't ask for more hot water at once than it's sized for.
Yes.
Yes. We descale, clean sensors and replace failed parts.
Often a little.
Often, because it doesn't keep a tank of water hot all day. Savings depend on your use.
It depends on the unit and installation. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on the unit and the gas and venting 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 Evanston
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Sewer Repair
Cracked clay pipe, roots and repeat backups in laterals that can be 80 to 100 years old.
Leak & Pipe Repair
Leaking water lines, hidden leaks behind plaster and worn-out pipe in older homes.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Catch Basins
Cleaning and repair for yard and driveway catch basins that back up when it rains.
Toilets & Showers
Running toilets, leaky shower valves and new fixture installs.
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 Evanston office is at 1603 Orrington Ave #600-1085, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Wilmette, Skokie, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Rogers Park, Glenview, Winnetka and more.
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