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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
803 Lakeland Park Center Dr
Lakeland, FL 33809
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Lakeland, FL
4.9/5 from 25,000+ Homeowners
Professional tankless water heater installation, repair, and replacement for Lakeland homes
If your household fights over who showers first or you’re constantly waiting for the tank to recover, a tankless water heater delivers unlimited hot water on demand, with no tank to empty and no waiting.
Traditional tank water heaters keep 40 to 80 gallons hot 24 hours a day, whether you’re using it or not. A tankless system only heats water when you need it, cutting water heating costs by 24 to 34%.
Tank water heaters last 8 to 12 years and often fail catastrophically by leaking. If your unit is approaching that age, upgrading to a tankless system eliminates the risk of a 40 to 80 gallon flood in your home.
Added a bathroom, finished a basement, or have more people in the home? A tankless water heater scales to meet demand without the size limitations of a storage tank.
Homeowners throughout Lakeland are increasingly upgrading to tankless water heaters for endless hot water, lower energy costs, and longer system lifespan. Central Florida’s warm groundwater keeps tankless systems efficient, requiring only a modest temperature rise to deliver steady on-demand hot water. Because Polk County sits in the phosphate region, the area’s hard water, often with sulfur on wells, makes proper sizing, installation, and regular descaling important in neighborhoods like Dixieland, Lake Hollingsworth, and South Lakeland. Our licensed, certified, and manufacturer-authorized technicians provide complete consultation, sizing, installation, maintenance, repair, and 24/7 emergency service for tankless water heaters in Lakeland.
Tankless water heaters provide hot water on demand by heating water as it passes through a high-powered heat exchanger, eliminating the need for a bulky storage tank and preventing standby heat loss. These systems deliver unlimited hot water while improving energy efficiency compared to traditional tank-style units.
Tankless systems are available in natural gas, propane, and electric models, each with unique installation requirements, operating costs, and output capacities. We offer professional installation for brands like Rinnai, Navien, Noritz, Rheem, and Takagi, and address their requirements for precise gas pressure, venting, flow rate calibration, and electrical configuration.
Proper sizing is the most important factor in tankless water heater performance and homeowner satisfaction. An undersized unit may struggle to keep up with simultaneous showers, dishwashing, and laundry, resulting in fluctuating or lukewarm water temperatures.
During your evaluation, our technicians will assess gas supply capacity, electrical service, venting options, and household hot water habits to recommend the ideal system configuration for your needs.
Hot water problems can disrupt an entire household, which is why our 24/7 emergency tankless water heater repair service is available throughout Lakeland. Common tankless issues include ignition failure, mineral scale buildup, flame sensor malfunctions, venting obstructions, flow sensor problems, and condensate drain clogs.
Modern tankless systems display diagnostic error codes that our trained technicians can use to identify and resolve issues quickly, and our experienced repair specialists carry common replacement parts for brands like Rinnai, Navien, Noritz, Rheem, and Takagi to complete many repairs during the first visit.
Routine maintenance is essential to protect the efficiency and lifespan of your tankless water heater. The most important maintenance procedure is annual descaling, which flushes the heat exchanger with a vinegar solution or a commercial descaling solution to remove mineral buildup caused by Lakeland’s hard water.
If your home has especially hard water, it may require descaling every 6 to 12 months to prevent restricted flow, efficiency loss, and heat exchanger damage. Additional maintenance includes cleaning the inlet filters, inspecting burners, testing gas pressure, verifying ignition performance, and checking the venting system for safe operation.
If you’re not completely satisfied with our work, we’ll make it right or refund your money.
Tankless water heater installation cost depends on the system type (gas or electric), the unit’s capacity, and your home’s existing setup. Direct tank-to-tankless conversions that require gas line upgrades, venting modifications, or electrical improvements cost more than a straightforward replacement. We provide upfront pricing after evaluating your home, so you know the full cost before any work begins.
A properly maintained tankless water heater can last 15 to 20 years or longer, nearly double the lifespan of many traditional tank water heaters. Most internal components are individually replaceable, extending the unit’s usable life even further.
Yes, a properly sized whole-home tankless system can provide endless hot water throughout the entire house. Performance is measured in gallons per minute (GPM) at a specific temperature rise, so technicians calculate peak household demand to ensure the unit can support simultaneous fixtures. Many high-capacity gas tankless systems can handle multiple showers, dishwashers, and laundry appliances operating simultaneously.
No, both gas and electric tankless water heaters require electricity to operate. Gas models still need electrical power for the ignition system, control board, and exhaust fan, while electric models rely entirely on household electrical service.
Annual professional maintenance is strongly recommended for all tankless water heaters. The most important service is descaling, which circulates a cleaning solution through the heat exchanger to remove mineral buildup and maintain efficiency. Additional maintenance includes cleaning filters, inspecting burners, testing pressure relief valves, verifying venting integrity, and checking gas pressure.
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency tankless water heater repair service if you’re experiencing a sudden loss of hot water or a system failure. Installation labor warranties typically range from 1 to 2 years, while manufacturer warranties may provide 5 to 10+ years of heat exchanger coverage and several years of parts protection, depending on the model.
A professionally installed tankless water heater provides reliable hot water, improved energy efficiency, and long-term savings for your Lakeland home. Whether you’re replacing an aging tank system, building a new home, or upgrading for better performance, our expert technicians deliver customized solutions designed around your household’s exact hot water needs. Schedule a consultation today to discover the benefits of endless hot water with a high-performance tankless system!
Call Benjamin Franklin Plumbing for your Lakeland, FL, tankless water heater installation. Start enjoying the savings and the endless water supply today.
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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
803 Lakeland Park Center Dr
Lakeland, FL 33809
Monday: 24 Hours
Tuesday: 24 Hours
Wednesday: 24 Hours
Thursday: 24 Hours
Friday: 24 Hours
Saturday: 24 Hours
Sunday: 24 Hours
Connect with Us