Burbank Homeowner Replaces Aging Water Heater with Tankless Upgrade

Burbank Homeowner Replaces Aging Water Heater with Tankless Upgrade

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The water heater in a 1957 Burbank ranch had served the household faithfully for eleven years, but the signs were accumulating that its time was running out. A faint rumbling sound during the heating cycle, the sound of sediment being stirred by the heating element, had been present for two years. The recovery time between showers had been growing noticeably slower. And the utility bill had crept up in ways that could not be explained by usage changes alone.

When Coast to Coast Plumbing was called for a water heater assessment, the technician https://www.coasttocoastplumbing.com/about-us/ provided a clear and honest evaluation of the existing unit's condition. The tank had reached eleven years with evidence of significant sediment accumulation and a corroded anode rod that had not been replaced. The unit was functional but operating inefficiently and unlikely to last more than another year or two without a significant repair.The homeowner had been considering a tankless upgrade for several years, and the technician walked through the specific requirements for the Burbank home: the gas line would need to be upsized from the meter to the heater location to supply the higher flow demand of a tankless unit. A Navien condensing tankless unit was specified for the household size and use patterns.

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The installation was completed in one day. The gas line extension was permitted through the City of Burbank, inspected and approved without issue. The immediate difference in hot water availability was striking. The homeowner had not realized how gradual the decline in the old heater's performance had been until experiencing the unlimited consistent hot water of the new system.For water heater replacement and tankless upgrades in Burbank and the San Fernando Valley, call Coast to Coast Plumbing at +13102755800. The office is at 3045 Larga Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039.