Endless hot water and lower utility bills are two of the biggest reasons homeowners, strata buildings, and businesses across Metro Vancouver are switching to tankless water heaters. Unlike traditional tanks that constantly heat and store water, tankless (on-demand) systems heat water only when you turn on the tap—delivering efficiency, performance, and space savings.
Alpine Plumbing & Heating provides professional tankless water heater installation, replacement, and repair across Surrey, Vancouver, Burnaby, Langley, White Rock, New Westminster, and the Fraser Valley. Our licensed technicians size, install, and maintain tankless systems to meet BC Building Code, gas and venting requirements, and your property’s hot water demand.
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Tankless water heaters (also called on-demand systems) heat water only as it flows through the unit. When you open a hot water tap:
Because there is no storage tank, there’s no standby heat loss and far less risk of tank leaks or flooding. This makes tankless systems ideal for condos, townhomes, and BC homes looking for higher efficiency and compact installations.
We install and service:
For properties deciding between tank and tankless, see our Water Heater Installation for a full comparison.
Tankless systems are an excellent fit for many Lower Mainland homes and businesses, especially where:
Key advantages include:
During your consultation, we evaluate your current system, gas supply, venting, electrical capacity, and plumbing layout to confirm if tankless is the best option—or whether a high-efficiency tank is more suitable.
Proper design and installation are critical to tankless performance. Undersized, improperly vented, or incorrectly gassed systems are a common cause of “lukewarm” water and nuisance error codes.
Our installation process includes:
If you’re upgrading from a tank, we remove and dispose of your old unit safely and ensure your new tankless installation is fully code-compliant. For more detail on the overall process, see Water Heater Installation.
Even high-quality tankless systems require occasional repair—especially in mineral-rich areas of the Lower Mainland. Our technicians provide full diagnostic and repair services for most major brands.
Common tankless issues we repair:
Typical causes include:
If your tankless system is struggling, we’ll first determine whether repair is cost-effective or if replacement is the smarter long-term option. For broader issues related to hot water reliability, see Water Heater Repair for more information.
Tankless water heaters can last 15–20+ years when maintained properly—but in BC’s mineral-heavy water conditions, neglect can dramatically shorten their lifespan.
We recommend:
Regular service keeps efficiency high, prevents noisy operation, reduces error codes, and protects your warranty. Many of our clients bundle this into ongoing Plumbing Maintenance for worry-free care.
If your tankless unit suddenly fails, our Emergency Plumbing team can respond quickly to restore hot water.
Whether you’re upgrading from a traditional tank, need help with error codes, or want to protect your existing tankless system with proper maintenance, Alpine Plumbing & Heating provides trusted, local expertise across the Lower Mainland.
Enjoy efficient, on-demand hot water installed and serviced by licensed professionals. Call (604) 817-1777 or request tankless water heater service online.
Yes. Tankless systems only heat water when you turn on a tap, so there’s no standby energy loss from keeping a large tank hot all day. In most BC homes, that translates into noticeably lower gas or electrical usage over time—especially in households with variable or moderate hot water demand. During a consultation, we can compare estimated operating costs between tank and tankless options based on your usage.
Absolutely—provided the system is properly sized and installed. For larger homes or multi-suite properties, we may recommend a higher-capacity tankless unit or a multi-unit configuration to handle simultaneous showers, laundry, and dishwashing. Our Water Heater Installation service includes detailed sizing so you don’t end up with lukewarm water or performance issues.
Most manufacturers recommend annual maintenance in areas with moderate to hard water, which includes descaling the heat exchanger and cleaning filters. In parts of the Lower Mainland with higher mineral content, yearly flushing is especially important to prevent efficiency loss and premature wear. Our Plumbing Maintenance plans can include scheduled tankless service so you never fall behind.
In many cases, tankless issues—such as error codes, ignition failures, or temperature fluctuations—can be resolved with proper diagnostics, cleaning, and component replacement. Total replacement is typically only recommended when the unit is very old, severely corroded, or repeatedly failing despite repair. Our Water Heater Repair technicians always attempt a safe, cost-effective repair first.
If your tankless system shuts down unexpectedly, you may see an error code and lose hot water completely. Start by avoiding repeated resets and call a licensed technician. Our Emergency Plumbing service can respond quickly, diagnose the issue, and either repair the unit or provide a short-term and long-term solution so you aren’t without hot water.
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