A tankless unit must be sized to your peak hot water demand. Here is the Flagstaff buying guide.
The flow rate
Size the unit to the gallons per minute you need at once — a shower plus a dishwasher, for example.
The fuel
Gas tankless units deliver higher flow; electric units are simpler but may need a big electrical upgrade.
The venting
Gas units need proper venting, which affects where they can be installed.
The climate factor
Colder incoming water lowers effective flow. hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters In Flagstaff, the local water temperature matters.
Buy the right size
Undersized means cold showers. Call 888-217-3585 and Flagstaff Plumbing Experts will match you with a Flagstaff pro.
Plumbing in Flagstaff: what to know
In Flagstaff, hard water and mineral buildup are the norm, and the desert heat stresses outdoor lines and water heaters. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Coconino County — from Sedona, Cottonwood and Clarkdale to ZIP codes like 86011, 86005, 86015 — 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.
Need a hand in Flagstaff?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Flagstaff Plumbing Experts will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Flagstaff.