Water heaters are sold more than they're designed. A failing 50-gallon tank becomes a $5,000 tankless proposal, or a family that runs out of hot water every morning is sold the same size tank again. In Central Texas, hard water scale, attic installs and long runs to the primary bath make sizing and maintenance matter more than the brochure suggests.
We size the system from your fixtures and habits, compare the real lifetime cost of tank, tankless and heat pump options, and tell you whether a recirculation loop or a second heater solves the 'wait forever for hot water' problem better than a bigger unit. Try the Water Heater Sizer for a quick read, then talk it through with us.
When to call us
- You run out of hot water during peak use
- You're being quoted tankless and aren't sure it fits
- It takes a minute or more for hot water to reach a bathroom
- Your tank is 10+ years old or rumbling from sediment
- Your heater is in the attic and you're worried about leaks
What we do
- Peak-demand sizing from your fixtures and household
- Tank vs. tankless vs. heat pump comparison for your home
- Gas line and venting capacity check for tankless upgrades
- Recirculation and hot-water-wait solutions
- Bid review for expansion tank, pan, drain, venting and permit
What you get
What drives the fee
- Remote vs. on-site visit
- Gas line sizing check
- Recirculation design
- Number of bids to review
Water Heaters FAQ
Is tankless worth it in Central Texas?
It can be for larger households with gas service and room for proper venting, but hard water means annual descaling is not optional, and gas line upgrades can add significant cost. A properly sized tank or heat pump is sometimes the better value.
How big a water heater do I need?
Size by peak-hour demand, not bedrooms. A 4-person household with two showers running back-to-back usually needs a first-hour rating around 70–80 gallons, or a tankless unit sized for 4–6 GPM at winter inlet temperatures.
Do I need an expansion tank?
If your home has a pressure-reducing valve or check valve (a closed system), thermal expansion control is required by code in most jurisdictions and protects the heater and fixtures.