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Q: What is the lifespan of a heat pump water heater?

• <div><p>On average, a tankless water heater should last between 10 and 15 years. Its lifespan will be affected by how much it's used, the effect of weather where your home is on the unit&mdash;colder is harsher and will shorten lifespan&mdash;and if the heater is maintained appropriately and regularly. There are many signs your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-signs-your-water-heater-about-fail.htm">water heater needs to be replaced</a>, so pay attention to anything that changes with your heater or hot water. </p></div>

Q: What is the proper vent pipe for a water heater?

• <div><p>Due to the high temperature, using stainless steel vent pipes for your tankless water heater&rsquo;s exhaust vent is best. Also, it is safe to use a flexible vent duct as the exhaust fan. If installing the exhaust fan yourself, make sure you are using heat-resistant silicon to connect the exhaust vent and the duct on your water heater.</p></div>

Q: Can you vent a gas water heater out the side of the house?

• <div><p>You can and should vent the gas from your hot water heater to the outside of your home. Traditionally, these gases were vented back to other gas appliances, like stoves or furnaces, but many jurisdictions have outlawed this practice due to the risks it provides. </p><p>Most water heaters today use atmospheric venting that exhausts the gas out of the home through a pipe.</p></div>

Q: Are water heater pans required by code?

• <div><p>Yes, most municipalities have codes that require water heaters to have pans. A pan is necessary when a water heater or hot water storage tank is installed in an area where water leakage could cause damage, such as an attic, second floor, or finished basement. Tankless water heaters are not required to have a pan since there is no storage tank.</p></div>

Q: Can I use multiple tankless water heaters?

• <div><p>You can use multiple tankless water heaters, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean you should. Adding multiple tankless heaters adds considerable cost to your home in both parts and installation costs. Also, you&rsquo;re adding many more points of failure in the system, making plumbing issues harder to diagnose. More heaters mean more maintenance, and insurers may want a word regarding the increased risk of water damage. A single, larger unit makes more sense in most situations. </p></div>

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Last update on January 03, 2026

Reviewed in August 2025
Uptown Junk did an excellent job. I had 2 washers,2dryers , a water heater, and a large glass case. They were fast, efficient, and gave me a great price. Thank you Uptown junk.
Uptown Junk LLC
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Reviewed in July 2025
After some digging got me an approved Navien heater with current Energy Star rating. Got $1100 back in rebates and tax credit. Did job quickly, removed previous heater and installed two other small items for me too. Put in condensate pump as well. All part of the price. Ben is an...
Water Heaters America, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2025
David was super helpful in looking at my Trane furnace and making all of the recommended adjustments. I especially appreciated the timexhextook to assess the health of the heater and suggestions for making some changes to get cleaner air. Also what to expect in the next few years. Bragg has...
Bragg Home Services
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Reviewed in May 2025
Great customer service, had a pipe burst and leaking faucets and they had everything fixed with in hours. Also hired them to install a new water heater a few weeks later. Highly recommend this company!!
Township Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2023
Jim Kerxhalli has done stellar electrical work for us over the years. About 25 years ago he did all the electrical installation on a 200 year old farmhouse that was being restored and renovated . Since then he has done a variety of jobs such as relocating the main electrical panel to an...
Jim's Electrical Works
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Reviewed in October 2021
The technician Felipe was efficient, courteous and on time. He did a great job! I would highly recommend using United Water and Sewer!
United Sewer & Water, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
We had 2 sets of a boiler and water heater replaced with a combination boiler. The job was over $50,0000 and we couldn't be happier. Our gas bill is a fraction of what is was, and we have such peace of mind with infinite hot water for both house units. 128 helped us through every step of...
128 Plumbing and Heating, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2020
Josh and his team were awesome. They gave me a quote quickly, came out a few days later (our job wasn't a rush), and did an awesome job. They installed our water heater and vented it outside in under 3 hours. They left our basement spotless after the install too. Very very friendly and polite as...
Tandem Mechanical
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Reviewed in August 2019
We hired A & B plumbing Service in March, 2017. (For some reason my review was not posted to the Home Advisor site.) Al was really great! I contacted Al because I thought I needed to replace 2 water shut off valves that were leaking. Upon inspection by Al, he determined that one of them...
A & B Plumbing Service
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Reviewed in June 2017
My experience with Quality Kitchen (QK) was terrible on many levels. I selected QK because the owner took pride in the fact that he manages each project; has an all-inclusive team to handle all aspects of the project; and completes one job before starting another. The cost was on the higher side...
Quality Kitchen & Bath Center
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