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Water Heaters & Tankless

Whether it's a switch to continuous tankless hot water or a leaking tank, we handle the gas, venting, and water connections to code.

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What we cover

Tankless (on-demand) installation
Gas & electric tank replacements
Leak & pilot-light repairs
Recirculation setups

How it works

Water Heaters, made simple

However it's heated, the goal is the same — hot water the moment you open the tap. The difference is whether it's stored or made on demand.

  1. 01

    Stored (tank)

    A storage tank keeps 40–60 gallons hot and ready around the clock, so a burst of demand is covered.

  2. 02

    On demand (tankless)

    A tankless unit fires only when you open a tap, heating water as it flows — so it never runs out.

  3. 03

    Heat-pump (hybrid)

    A hybrid model pulls warmth from the surrounding air to heat the tank, using a fraction of the energy of a standard electric one.

Your options

Water Heaters options, explained

We size and install the right system for your home — not a catalogue. Here are the choices we fit most often, and who each one is for.

Help me choose
  • Most popularTankless Water Heater — water heaters installed by Ontario IP Home Comfort

    Tankless Water Heater

    Heats water only when you open a tap, so you never run out — and it reclaims the floor space a tank would take up.

    Best for: homes that hate running out

    • Endless hot water
    • Compact
  • Budget pickConventional Tank — water heaters installed by Ontario IP Home Comfort

    Conventional Tank

    Keeps 40–60 gallons hot and ready — the simplest, lowest-cost option, and great for big bursts of simultaneous demand.

    Best for: lowest upfront cost

    • Proven & simple
    • Gas or electric
  • PremiumHeat-Pump Water Heater — water heaters installed by Ontario IP Home Comfort

    Heat-Pump Water Heater

    Pulls warmth from the surrounding air to heat your water — up to three to four times more efficient than a standard electric tank.

    Best for: efficiency-focused homes with space

    • Most efficient
    • Electric

What size do I need?

Sizing your water heaters the right way

Water heaters aren't sized by square footage — they're sized by your hot-water habits: how many people, how many bathrooms, and how often you'd run several taps at the same time.

Measured in gallons (tank) or litres-per-minute (tankless)

A tank is sized by household size; a tankless by how many hot taps run at once

A rule of thumb gets you in the ballpark — but an oversized system short-cycles: it blasts on, shuts off, and wastes energy while heating or cooling unevenly. The right size comes from a proper load calculation, not a square-footage formula.

What we measure

  • Square footage, layout, and ceiling height
  • Insulation and how well the home is sealed
  • Windows — size, number, and which way they face
  • Our climate — cold winters and humid summers

We confirm the exact size during a free in-home assessment — so you get a system that fits your home, not a guess.

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Compare your options

Which water heaters is right for your home?

Tank water heater

Best for lower upfront cost and a simple swap

  • Cheapest to install
  • Proven and familiar
  • Plenty of hot water for most homes

Tankless

Best for endless hot water and space savings

  • Never runs out of hot water
  • Frees up floor space
  • Lasts longer with lower standby loss

Not sure which fits? We'll walk you through it on a free in-home assessment — sized to your home, not a sales pitch.

Common problems we solve

Water Heaters issues we fix

No hot water

Pilot, thermostat, heating element, or gas supply. We find the fault fast so you're not left cold.

Leaking tank

A leaking tank rarely gets fixed — it gets replaced before it floods. We can do it same day.

Running out too quickly

An undersized or sediment-filled tank. Tankless can be the answer for high-demand homes.

Rusty or smelly water

Anode rod or tank corrosion. We diagnose whether it's the heater or the plumbing.

Water Heaters service by Ontario IP Home Comfort across the GTA

Repair or replace?

Signs it's time to act on your water heaters

It's 8–12+ years old — tanks typically last about a decade.
Hot water looks rusty or discoloured.
You run out of hot water, or never seem to have enough.
Rumbling or popping noises (sediment buildup).
Moisture, rust, or pooling water around the base.

Repair or replace? A leaking or 10+ year-old tank is on borrowed time — replacing on your schedule beats an emergency flood. If you want continuous hot water and space savings, it's worth comparing tankless while you're at it.

Get an honest assessment

Get more years out of it

Simple ways to make your water heaters last

Flush a few litres from the tank a couple times a year to clear sediment.
Test the temperature-pressure relief valve once a year.
Set the thermostat around 49°C (120°F) — safe and efficient.
Watch for moisture or rust at the base; a small leak is an early warning sign.

Rather have it handled? Book a seasonal tune-up and our licensed techs cover it all in one visit.

What affects the cost

What affects the price

Every home is different, so we quote in writing after we see yours — no guesswork numbers online. Here's what actually moves the price.

Tank vs tankless

Tankless costs more to install but gives continuous hot water and saves space.

Capacity / flow rate

Sized to your household's hot-water demand so you don't run out.

Gas, venting & water lines

Tankless and high-efficiency units often need venting and gas-line changes.

Fuel type & efficiency

Gas, electric, or a heat-pump (hybrid) model — each installs differently, and a hybrid can qualify for an Ontario rebate.

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Helpful guides

Before you book — the details

How it works

What to expect, start to finish

  1. 1

    Tell us what's going on

    Call 24/7 or request a quote — describe the symptom or the upgrade you're planning.

  2. 2

    In-home assessment

    A licensed technician inspects the system and sizes the job to your home — not a rule-of-thumb guess.

  3. 3

    A written, upfront price

    You see the full price in writing and approve it before any work begins. No surprise charges.

  4. 4

    Done right, to code

    Installed or repaired properly the first time by TSSA-licensed technicians, with the site left clean.

  5. 5

    Tested + a walkthrough

    We test everything, show you how it runs, and leave you with your warranty details.

What's included

Every job, the same standard

A written, upfront price

You approve the full cost before we start — no surprise charges after the work.

Licensed, insured work

Gas work done to code by TSSA-licensed technicians, and we're fully insured.

Parts + labour warranty

Manufacturer parts coverage plus our own labour warranty on the work we do.

Permits handled

Where an install needs a permit, we pull it and book the inspection for you.

A clean finish

We haul away the old equipment and leave your space the way we found it.

Payment options

If you'd rather not pay it all up front, ask — we'll tell you what's currently available.

Make the numbers work

Rebates & payment options.

Don't let a comfort upgrade wait. Many upgrades qualify for current Ontario rebates, estimates are free — and if you'd rather not pay everything up front, ask us what payment options are currently available.

Questions, answered

Water Heaters FAQs

Tank or tankless — which should I get?

Tankless gives continuous hot water and saves space, but costs more up front. Tank is simpler and cheaper to install. We'll match it to your usage.

Can you replace a leaking tank today?

Usually yes. A leaking tank is urgent, and we keep common sizes available for same-day swaps.

Do you handle the gas and venting?

Yes — gas, venting, and water connections are all done to code by licensed technicians.

How long does a water heater last?

Tanks typically last 8–12 years, tankless longer with maintenance. If yours is near that and acting up, plan ahead.

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Where we work

Water Heaters service across the west GTA

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