A tankless water heater install involves gas or electric, venting, and the water lines. The walkthrough covers the mounting and the hookups.
The sizing
Confirm the unit is sized to the home's peak flow before the install. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Columbia, the sizing is the first step.
The mount
Mount the unit on the wall with the clearance the code requires. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Columbia, the clearance matters for the service.
The water
Connect the cold inlet and the hot outlet, with shutoff valves on both. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Columbia, the valves isolate the unit.
The gas
Connect the gas line at the unit's rating, with the shutoff and the sediment trap. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Columbia, the gas connection follows the code.
The vent
Install the vent per the unit's requirements, sealed at every joint. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Columbia, the venting is a safety item.
The test
Fill the unit, check the connections, and run the hot water to test the burner. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Columbia, the test confirms the flow.
The call
Install the tankless to code. Call 888-217-3585 and Columbia, SC Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Columbia pro for the job.
Plumbing in Columbia: what to know
In Columbia, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Richland County — from Forest Acres, Cayce and West Columbia to ZIP codes like 29206, 29207, 29223 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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