Guild Water Heater Experts converts homes from tank water heaters to tankless units across the CT Shoreline and River Valley. We handle the gas line upgrade, the new venting and the wall mounting, so the switch is done in one job.
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Converting from a tank to a tankless water heater means more than swapping one appliance for another. Most homes need a larger gas line, new venting through an outside wall, and a condensate drain. We check all three at an $80 on-site estimate, which is credited toward the job if you go ahead.
A conversion makes the most sense when your tank is near the end of its life anyway. These are the signs that now is a good time to make the switch.
Thinking about switching from a tank to tankless? Call and we will tell you what your home needs for the conversion. Call (860) 510-6899
| Typical gas tank to tankless | One to two daysGas line, venting and mounting all done in one visit window. |
|---|---|
| Electric tank to gas tankless | Two days or moreNeeds new gas piping and venting from scratch. |
| Propane tank to propane tankless | One to two daysRegulator and supply checked against the new demand. |
| Estimate visit | About 45 to 60 minutesWe trace the gas line and pick the vent route. |
Serving the CT Shoreline and River Valley. Call to talk through your job, or book an $80 on-site estimate online. It comes off your bill.
A conversion costs more than a tank replacement because of the work around the unit: gas line, venting and drain. That work is a one-time cost, and a well-sized tankless unit can outlast two tanks. We price your conversion after the $80 on-site estimate, credited to the job.
Every price is confirmed at your $80 on-site estimate, never guessed over the phone.
Connecticut homeowners may qualify for rebates, low-cost loans or income-based help when they replace a water heater. Most current water heater rebates are for high-efficiency heat pump models. Amounts, eligibility and installer requirements change each year, so check the program pages below before you buy.
Many older Connecticut homes have a tank water heater sharing a chimney with a furnace or boiler. When the tank comes out, that shared vent can be left oversized for the remaining appliance. We check the chimney and vent before we finish the job so the appliance left behind still drafts safely.
In smaller valley and shoreline towns where natural gas service is limited, propane conversions are common. The propane tank and regulator must keep up with a tankless unit's demand. Connecticut towns generally require a permit for gas and water heater work, so check with your town building department.
Pick your town for local details on tank-to-tankless conversion near you.
More than a tank swap. Most conversions need a bigger gas line, new venting through an outside wall, a condensate drain and wall mounting. The old tank is drained and removed. A typical gas tank to gas tankless conversion takes one to two days, depending on the gas line and vent route.
Guild Water Heater Experts converts tank water heaters to tankless units in Chester and across the CT Shoreline and River Valley, including Middletown, New Haven and New London. Our Connecticut heating license covers the gas line and venting, and our plumbing license covers the water piping.
Yes, but plan carefully. A whole-house electric tankless unit draws a lot of power and many panels cannot supply it. Converting to a gas or propane tankless unit is often more practical, though it means new gas piping and venting. We look at your panel and fuel options before recommending either.
Often, yes. A tankless unit burns far more gas while running than a tank does, so the line feeding an old tank is often too small. We measure line size and length from the meter. In some homes the gas utility also has to upgrade the meter before the unit is installed.
Usually not. Most tankless units vent through their own pipe, often PVC or stainless steel, out a side wall or the roof. Your old chimney may still serve the furnace or boiler. When the water heater comes off it, we check that the remaining appliance still vents safely.
Most units are about the size of a carry-on suitcase and hang on the wall. That frees up the floor space your tank used, which helps when you are finishing a basement or utility room. The unit needs clearance for service and a path for its vent and drain.
Converting before your tank fails is easier. A failed tank means no hot water, and a conversion with gas line and venting work may take a day or two to plan. If your tank is 8 years old or more, it is worth getting an estimate while hot water still works.
We check your gas meter and lines, find the vent route, look at where the unit will hang and ask about your hot water use. You get a clear picture of the work before deciding. If you book the conversion, the $80 is credited toward the job.
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Call Guild Water Heater Experts or book online. Your $80 on-site estimate comes off the bill when you book the work.
