Tired of running out of hot water halfway through a shower, or dreading the day your aging tank finally floods the garage? A tankless water heater solves both problems — endless hot water on demand and no 50-gallon tank waiting to fail. Lincoln Plumbing & Rooter installs tankless water heaters throughout Redlands and the greater San Bernardino area, with free in-person estimates, honest pricing, and 24/7 emergency service. Founded in 2021 by two brothers, we treat every install like it's going in our own home.
What tankless water heater installation involves
A tankless (on-demand) water heater heats water only when you turn on a tap, using a high-output gas burner or electric element wrapped around a heat exchanger. Because there's no tank, you get continuous hot water and free up floor or closet space. Installation is more involved than swapping a traditional tank, though — the unit needs the right gas line size, dedicated venting (usually stainless steel Category III), a condensate drain on high-efficiency models, and properly sized water lines.
A typical Redlands install starts with removing the old tank and hauling it away. From there we mount the new unit on an interior wall or exterior mounting bracket, run or upsize the gas line if the existing 1/2" line can't feed the higher BTU demand, install concentric or twin-pipe venting through the wall or roof, tie in cold and hot water with isolation/service valves for future flushing, wire the 120V power (or 240V for electric models), and pressure-test everything. We commission the unit, set the output temperature, and walk you through the controller before we leave. Most single-unit residential jobs wrap in one day.
Why Lincoln Plumbing & Rooter for tankless water heater installation
- Licensed California contractor — CSLB #1111400
- Free in-person estimates in Redlands, not phone guesses — we look at your gas line, venting path, and water pressure before quoting
- 24/7 availability, so if your old tank fails on a Sunday night we can be out to plan the swap
- We install service valves and a condensate neutralizer on every applicable job, so annual descaling and flushing is straightforward
- Gas line resizing and repair handled in-house — no subcontractor delays
- Family-run since 2021, founded by two brothers who still run every job personally
Our tankless water heater installation process
- Call and schedule. Tell us the home, the current setup, and whether you're replacing a tank or going tankless for the first time.
- Free in-person estimate. We come to your Redlands home, measure the gas line, check venting routes, inspect the water main, and recommend a properly sized unit (usually 160,000–199,000 BTU for a full house).
- Written quote. Flat pricing with the unit, venting, gas work, valves, permit, and haul-away spelled out. No surprises.
- Permit and scheduling. We pull the City of Redlands permit and set an install date, typically within a few days.
- Removal and install. Old tank out, new unit mounted, gas and venting run, water lines tied in with isolation valves.
- Commission and test. Pressure test, leak check on gas, verify flow and temperature rise, and set your preferred output temp.
- Walkthrough and inspection. We show you how to use the remote, explain annual flushing, and meet the inspector for final sign-off.
What tankless water heater installation typically costs
Every home is different, so estimates range based on the unit you choose, whether your existing gas line and venting can be reused, and how accessible the install location is. Cost drivers include: unit size and brand (a whole-home 199k BTU condensing unit costs more than a smaller point-of-use model), gas line upgrades (older Redlands homes often need a 3/4" line run to the unit), new venting through stucco or a tile roof, electrical work, and whether you want a recirculation pump for instant hot water at distant fixtures.
What's included in our quotes: the unit, mounting, venting, isolation service valves, gas connection, water connections, permit, and haul-away of the old heater. What's not included until we see the job: major re-piping, electrical panel work, or wall/roof patching beyond the vent penetration. Ask about our current $80 water heater maintenance special when you book your free estimate.
Service areas we cover
- Redlands
- San Bernardino
- Loma Linda
- Highland
- Grand Terrace
- Colton
- Rialto
- Fontana
- Bloomington
- Riverside
- Muscoy
- Arrowhead Farms
FAQ
How long does a tankless water heater last?
With annual flushing to remove scale from Redlands' hard water, most tankless units run 18–20 years — roughly double the life of a standard tank.
Can I convert from a tank to tankless in one day?
Most residential conversions finish in a single day. Jobs that need a new gas line pulled from the meter or new venting through a tile roof can stretch into a second day.
Do I need to upgrade my gas line?
Often, yes. A standard 40-gallon tank uses about 40,000 BTU; a whole-home tankless can pull 180,000+ BTU. Older 1/2" lines usually need to be upsized to 3/4". We check this during the free estimate.
Will a tankless really give endless hot water?
Yes, as long as the unit is sized correctly for your fixture demand. In Redlands, incoming groundwater is cool enough that we size for the temperature rise you actually need — typically a 199k BTU unit for a 3-bath home.
Do you handle the permit?
Yes. We pull the plumbing/mechanical permit with the City of Redlands and meet the inspector for final sign-off.
Do you offer emergency water heater service?
Yes — 24/7. If your existing water heater has failed and flooded, call us any hour and we'll respond.
Ready for endless hot water and a smaller footprint in your garage? Call Lincoln Plumbing & Rooter at [CALL] for a free in-person estimate on tankless water heater installation in Redlands. Two brothers, one honest quote, and quality work that lasts.