Tankless Installation Is More Than Swapping Out a Tank

A tankless water heater requires the right gas supply capacity, the right venting configuration, and the right flow rate for your household.

In Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, it also requires accounting for water hardness that scales heat exchangers faster than the manual anticipates. Haller’s licensed plumbers and NATE-certified technicians assess all of it before recommending a unit. We serve homeowners throughout the Lehigh Valley, Lancaster County, York, Harrisburg, and the surrounding region, and we have been doing this work in regional homes since 1981.

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What to Expect During Tankless Water Heater Installation

Haller follows a proven installation process to ensure your tankless system is correctly sized, properly vented, and configured for your home’s specific water conditions.

Our technician assesses your household’s peak hot water demand, inspects the existing gas supply line capacity and pressure, evaluates the venting location and configuration options, and tests your water hardness. In Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, where limestone geology produces water that scales tankless heat exchangers faster than manufacturers’ standard maintenance intervals anticipate, water quality is a first-order consideration in system selection and installation configuration. We size for your actual demand and your actual water conditions.

We walk you through the unit options suited to your home, covering flow rate, energy factor, fuel type, and venting requirements, and give you clear pricing before any work begins. If your gas supply line needs upsizing to support the unit’s demand, or if a water softener or descaling system would extend the tankless unit’s service life meaningfully in your home’s water conditions, we explain that as part of the recommendation rather than as an add-on after the fact.

Our team arrives prepared with the correct unit, venting components, gas fittings, and water connections for your specific installation. We remove any existing equipment, install the tankless unit at the correct location with proper clearances, connect the gas supply, route the venting correctly, and test the unit through a full demand cycle. Before we leave, we show you how to read the unit’s display, explain what the maintenance schedule looks like for your home’s water hardness level, demonstrate how to initiate a descaling cycle when required, and confirm the unit is producing hot water at the correct temperature and flow rate throughout your home.

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Daniel diagnosed the problem quickly and explained everything well.
Nevin was courteous, professional and got right to work. Haller's employees always are. Nevin is the kind of employee who relates well to Haller's cusomers..
The technician Nicholas showed up on time as all Haller technicians do! We needed a leak fixed under our kitchen sink and a new faucet installed. The leak was coming from the garbage disposal and asked him if it could be taken out and replace just with plumbing for that side of the sink. He gave me great prices and performed the work in about three hours and was very thorough and cleaned up all the way out to the front door.
Update 1/2026: I continue to be impressed with Haller and their professionalism and capability. They take the time to explain what's going on and why something should or shouldn't be replaced. The One Call Club continually pays for itself every year!
We have had our system (installed by Haller) for a few years now and use the annual maintenance contract. The last three visits from Haller have been by the same gentleman and he's been absolutely fantastic to work with. He has taken the time to explain options, why something should or shouldn't be addressed immediately and has answered every single question I've had about our system. I'm curious about mechanicals and ask a LOT of questions so it takes a little to get through the answer sometimes. They have always been professional and respectful of my home and cleaned up after they were completed their work. I have recommended Haller to several of my family and friends because its rare that a company is always this easy to work and deal with. I'm going to be a long term customer for sure and am happy I decided to go with Haller for my HVAC installation. Thanks for the awesome experience!!
Experience in 2026 for electrical:
Haller came out and helped me with an electrical issue I had. They came in the evening, patiently described my issue and helped me understand my electrical box. I appreciate the help Jason B. Gave us!

This is an experience for Haller in summer of 2020:
I have a heat pump. It sucks and blows, I know, Iโ€™ve heard the jokes.

But we had an issue recently where our heat worked but our AC only blew hot air. Steve Wakefield, one of the techs from Haller, came out to see what the problem was. He spent several hours with me helping me understand the issue and informed me that the best option would be to replace the unit.

One thing I need to mention โ€” this was a second opinion. The first HVAC company told me that it was busted and the only option was a full install, so I was quoted for a price between 8k – 10k for a heat pump install. Normally a fullInstall would be necessary, but Steve, who provided me with my second opinion, was able to call a supplier right at my house and confirm that they had my outdoor unit in stock and it was compatible with the basement unit.

I then got a quote for a full install just in case; they did everything virtually due to COVID, but it was so seamless. The full install option would be $600 less than the competitor with additional services included!

I have been amazed by Hallerโ€™s service and Steveโ€™s desire to really go the extra mile to help me understand my decision.
He was on time,he let me know exactly what he was doing. He'd showed me what the problem was and what could happen. He was very thoughtful and informative and of course very friendly. Yes, I would recommend him to my home ๐Ÿก. That's why I like having Haller Enterprise for my home needs.
Would like to give positive comment to Jessee and Austin- your two technicians who did a great job on problem-solving our AC unit recently
Ken was excellent including his explanations!
My service tech was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job explaining my system and the condition it is in. He was very professional and friendly.
Outstanding….best technician yet!
Did a great job on our AC installation
We had annual maintenance performed on our air conditioning and then had to make a call later in the week for our garbage disposal. Both times our technicians, Brayden and Trenton, were polite, professional, on time, and efficient. Even the receptionist was on point with our issue, courteous, and a pleasure to speak with.

Each technician provided follow-up advice and key things to be watchful of. We are beyond pleased with the services Haller provides as well as their staff and technicians. The service fee is reasonable and the maintenance contract we have for our A/C is a cost saver.
Gabe from Haller Enterprises arrived promptly when scheduled. He listened carefully to my questions/concerns and then made an honest effort to find answers/solutions. Although no immediate resolution to the main issue was found, Gabe promised to continue his search on his own and contact me promptly when he had success.
I used Haller Enterprise to replace some plumbing and was very pleased.
Needed emergency service and they were there within a few hours. Great service. Friendly and efficient.
Brandon did a great job replacing a shower valve. He also cleaned up after the job was complete. We will definitely use Haller in the future.
Excellent Service. Pleasant technician!
Christopher is my maintenance tech who comes out twice a year. He does a great job and is always honest and clear. Appreciate his patience as I do have 3 dogs and he is always accomodating. Thanks!
My AC stopped working on a Saturday evening. The repairman was here in under an hour. The condensate pump had failed. He replaced it and was on his way in under 30 minutes. He asked management if the service call fee could be waived since the annual maintenance had recently been done and that lowered the bill by $200. This is a high character company with customer oriented employees. Five stars.
Nevin is top tier. Comes up with solutions and executes a plan like if it was his own home. Very dedicated for a successful outcome at a fair cost.
Haller diagnosed the issue with my whole-house water filtration system quickly. It was repaired quickly as well. Friendly service person who explained the issues and solution to me. I already had their service plan for one hvac system, so I converted to a whole home plan to cover the water and upstairs hvac as well.
Great service with great advice. I was very happy with my experience and maintenance.
Phil was awesome.
A technician by the name of Hunter came out to fix our air conditioning unit. He was very thorough and informative. He was able to diagnose the issue quickly and efficiently. We were very pleased with his service.
Fixed our heat pump. Nevin was professional and courteous.
They did a great job, were courteous, and explained everything they did and how it works. I recommend them.

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What Is Your Current Water Heater Costing You?

A tank water heater keeps dozens of gallons of water hot around the clock whether you are using it or not. Over a year in a Central and Eastern Pennsylvania home, that standby energy loss adds up to real money.

If your existing tank unit is aging, undersized for your household, or simply not delivering the performance you need, the gap between what you have and what a correctly installed tankless system provides is worth understanding before your next repair call.

A conventional tank water heater maintains water temperature continuously, cycling on and off through the night, through your workday, and through every hour you are not drawing hot water. In a region where energy costs fluctuate with seasonal demand, that continuous operation is a line item on your bill that a tankless unit eliminates entirely.

A tank that cannot meet your household’s morning demand has either been undersized from the start or has degraded to the point where it can no longer deliver its rated capacity. In a Central and Eastern Pennsylvania home where hard water has been accumulating sediment in the tank for years, capacity loss is gradual and often goes unnoticed until the problem is obvious.

Tank water heaters last 8 to 12 years in most Central and Eastern Pennsylvania homes. A unit at or past that range that is showing signs of wear is a candidate for replacement before it fails rather than after. Switching to a tankless system at this point delivers the efficiency and performance benefits alongside the replacement rather than simply restoring the status quo.

A tankless water heater mounts to the wall and frees the floor space a tank occupies. In older Central and Eastern Pennsylvania homes where mechanical room space is limited, that reclaimed space has practical value beyond the performance improvement.

The Difference a Tankless System Makes

Tankless water heaters deliver hot water on demand, without the standby energy loss, space requirements, and capacity limitations of a tank system.

For households in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania that have outgrown their current water heater or are planning a renovation that adds bathrooms or fixtures, the performance difference is immediate and sustained.

A correctly sized tankless unit delivers a continuous supply of hot water at the temperature and flow rate your household needs, without a recovery period. The first person in the shower and the last person get the same experience. In a household where timing has become part of the morning routine, that consistency is a meaningful change.

Because a tankless unit heats water only when you need it, the standby energy loss that accounts for a significant portion of a tank water heater’s annual operating cost disappears. In Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, where households run hot water demand through genuinely cold winters and humid summers, the efficiency advantage of a tankless system is present year-round rather than just seasonally.

Tankless water heaters last 15 to 20 years with proper maintenance, roughly twice the expected lifespan of a tank unit in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania’s hard water conditions. That longevity is real, but it depends on correct installation and regular descaling to prevent the heat exchanger scaling that the region’s limestone-influenced water accelerates. Haller’s installation process accounts for your home’s specific water hardness from the start.

Why Homeowners Trust Haller for Tankless Water Heater Installation

Tankless water heater installation is more involved than a standard tank replacement. Gas line capacity, venting configuration, water quality, and flow rate sizing all have to be right for the system to perform as it should.

Haller’s licensed plumbers and NATE-certified technicians have been installing water heating systems in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania homes since 1981 and bring that accumulated regional knowledge to every tankless installation.

Tankless water heater installation involves gas connections, venting, and plumbing that require licensed professionals on both sides of the work. Haller’s team includes licensed plumbers and NATE-certified technicians trained on the full range of tankless systems installed in this region’s homes.

Our team arrives prepared, works efficiently, and treats your home with care throughout the installation. We protect the work area, handle any required modifications to gas supply or venting as part of the job, and leave the installation site clean. You are not managing the process. We are.

We size, configure, and install tankless systems to perform correctly in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania’s water and climate conditions, not to a generic national standard. That means accounting for your home’s water hardness in the installation configuration so the unit’s heat exchanger is protected from the start.

Haller is available after the installation for questions, descaling service, and annual maintenance. Tankless systems require periodic maintenance to perform at their rated efficiency over their full service life, and we handle tankless water heater repair throughout Central and Eastern Pennsylvania when something goes wrong down the road.

You receive a clear quote before any work begins, including any gas line or venting modifications required for the installation. The price we quote is the price you pay.

Tankless unit capacity is measured in flow rate, not gallons, and sizing requires knowing how many fixtures may draw hot water simultaneously at peak demand. Our technicians calculate the correct flow rate for your household’s actual usage rather than defaulting to a standard residential spec that may leave you short during peak hours.

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Contact Haller for Tankless Water Heater Installation

Since 1981, Haller has been helping homeowners across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania get the right water heating system installed correctly. We are ready to help you make the switch to tankless. Call or book an appointment online today for tankless water heater installation service.


Frequently Asked Questions

How long does tankless water heater installation take?

A standard tankless installation typically takes a full day. If the gas supply line requires upsizing, venting needs to be routed to a new location, or existing plumbing connections need modification, the timeline extends. Our technicians assess all of these factors during the in-home evaluation and give you a realistic timeline before work begins so you can plan accordingly.

What size tankless water heater does my home need?

Tankless units are sized by flow rate, measured in gallons per minute, rather than by tank capacity. The correct flow rate depends on how many fixtures may run simultaneously at peak demand and the temperature rise required to deliver hot water at your desired output temperature. In Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, where groundwater temperatures are lower in winter, the temperature rise requirement is higher than in warmer-climate regions, which affects the flow rate a given unit can deliver. Our technicians calculate the correct capacity for your specific household.

Does hard water affect a tankless water heater?

Yes, and in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania it does so faster than the equipment manuals typically account for. The limestone geology of the Lehigh Valley and the Susquehanna watershed produces water with hardness levels that accelerate mineral deposit formation on tankless heat exchanger surfaces. Haller’s installation process accounts for your home’s water hardness from the start, including recommending descaling intervals appropriate for your conditions and, where warranted, a water softener or inline treatment system that protects the heat exchanger over the unit’s full service life.

Do I need to upgrade my gas line for a tankless water heater?

Often, yes. Tankless water heaters have higher peak gas demand than tank units because they heat water on demand rather than maintaining a stored supply. Many homes in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania have gas supply lines sized for the lower demand of a conventional tank unit, and those lines need to be upsized to support a tankless system correctly. Our technicians assess your gas supply capacity during the in-home evaluation and tell you upfront whether a line upgrade is part of the installation scope.

When is the best time to switch to a tankless water heater?

Before your current tank unit forces the decision. A planned tankless installation allows time for a proper in-home evaluation, correct sizing, gas line assessment, and venting planning. A homeowner whose tank has failed and needs immediate hot water replacement is making that decision under pressure, with fewer options and less time to consider the full installation scope correctly. If your tank is approaching 8 to 12 years old or has required recent service, scheduling the switch now puts you in control of the timeline.

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