Tankless Water Heater Services

Tankless Water Heater Benefits

Electric vs. Gas Tankless Water Heaters

Two primary power sources for a tankless water heater are electricity and gas. So, you might be asking, “Should I get an electric or gas tankless water heater?” And that’s a great question! Explore our informative article explaining electric vs. gas tankless water heaters to learn more. You can also contact one of our experts to help you decide which option is right for you.

Electric Tankless Water Heater Features

With precise temperature control and efficient heating elements, electric tankless water heaters are an excellent choice for small—to medium-sized households seeking a reliable and energy-efficient hot water solution. Additionally, they tend to be more affordable than gas heaters.

• Eco-friendly: Electric tankless water heaters offer a convenient and eco-friendly solution for on-demand hot water. While they use electricity to heat the water, it is often less than a conventional water heater, saving you on your electricity bill. An electric water heater does not create emissions.
• Water Output: Electric heaters tend to have lower hot water output than gas heaters. To compensate for this, larger tanks could be installed (Larger water tanks can heat water for extended periods but may lead to higher operating costs over time.)
• Flexible Installation: They’re compact and require no venting, making them suitable for various locations.

Gas Tankless Water Heater Features

• Eco-Friendly: These units can deliver higher flow rates and faster heating compared to electric models by utilizing natural gas or propane. Gas water heaters are one of the cleanest burning fossil fuels, yet they still release carbon into the air.
• Water Output: Gas heaters have an average recovery rate of about 50 gallons per hour and can heat a tank almost as soon as it is filled.
• Installation: Gas water heaters need access to a gas line, which might mean putting it in a less-than-ideal spot or needing a plumber to run a gas line to wherever you want your tank to be set up

Explore Our Water Heater Services

Water Heater Installation

Experience a prompt and hassle-free installation as our expert plumbers install a new tankless hot water heating system at your home or business. If you have high hot water demands, we can design and install multiple tankless heaters that work in tandem.

Water Heater Repair

Do you keep running out of hot water, have low pressure, or have leaks? Whenever you face these issues or others, our certified plumbers will quickly diagnose and solve your problem with minimal disruption.

Robinson’s Plumbing Services Benefits

Robinson’s Plumbing is a family-owned business servicing the greater Richmond area. Our 30+ years of experience and dedication to customer care allow us to deliver high-quality, affordable plumbing solutions for your home or business. Financing is also available!

Additionally, check out our specials to view our limited-time offers and service specials.

Customer Testimonials

Robinson’s Plumbing will provide you with excellent customer service and a professional plumber you can trust. But don’t take our word for it—see what our satisfied customers have to say:

Casey Bailey

2 days ago

I had a great experience with Tim and another Team Member. I had a continuously running toilet that was about to cost me a fortune on my water bill, but they arrived, quickly pinpointed the issue, and fixed it right up. They were incredibly helpful, efficient, and professional. I'm so relieved to have this resolved. I recommend 10/10, and I will for sure use Robinson again! Thank you!

Nicole Schaefer

2 weeks ago

Highly recommend. Had a leaking shower faucet, was able to get a next day appointment and the plumber, Joe, was fantastic! Professional, polite, personable, and went above and beyond to get us fixed same day. I was very appreciative that Joe took the time to explain everything to me and give me options to manage cost.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Nicole! Your recommendation means the world to us. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Nupa Agarwal

2 weeks ago

I’ve always liked this company. I have used them many times as a realtor and personally and they are prompt transparent and thorough

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Nupa! Its always a pleasure working with you. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Melissa Layman

2 weeks ago

Joe was absolutely phenomenal, knowledgeable and not just barking out terms. Our drain line from the washing machine was clogged and backed up to our kitchen. He took his time explaining every little detail. It was 92° and with humidity felt like 102° and he went under the house to rule out a main line clog with no hesitation. Very personable and polite and would request him personally for any future service! Reasonably priced for after hours work as well.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Melissa! Clogged drains can't always wait for business hours so we offer emergency services. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Rick Greenwood

2 weeks ago

Tim came right on time at the beginning of the arrival window and got straight to work. He replaced damaged equipment, reversed a previous water line mix up, replaced the broken dryer vent hose, and was a very conscientious communicator throughout the entire pricess. Thank you, Tim!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Rick! It was our pleasure to fix several things and get your plumbing to where it should be. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Jo-De Davis

2 weeks ago

Joe is a mastermind in everything about garbage disposals. He helped me understand why there was unrelated corrosion under the sink as well as tips on keeping our new garbage disposal healthy and active. Joe took a lot of time from his schedule today to make sure the installation was impeccable and help us understand why we needed a new disposal and how to take care of it. I appreciated every moment he was here. Thank you, Joe and also Robinson’s.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Jo-De! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Steph R

3 weeks ago

Our preferred vendor !!!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Steph! Your recommendation means the world to us. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

ds booker

3 weeks ago

Joe was knowledgable about my Rinnai tankless unit and quickly restored hot water to the shower. Robinson's Plumbing Service is reliable, efficient, and reasonably priced.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review ds! Plumbing doesn't just break during business hours so we have 24/7 emergency service for when you need hot water from your tankless water heater and its the weekend. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

A W

3 weeks ago

What an honest person! Refreshing! So glad I called them. Will do so for any future needs!!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review A W! Your recommendation means the world to us. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Sonya Smith

3 weeks ago

Greg from Robinsons Plumbing did a great job fixing our sink issue and giving us great advice for how to avoid future issues. He also gave us other recommendations concerning related issues. We were very pleased with his services.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Sonya! In addition to fixing plumbing problems, we help prevent future problems. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Kim Wright

4 weeks ago

Dalton was very friendly and informative during his inspection of our water damage. His assistance was much appreciated.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Kimberly! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Richard Prokesch

4 weeks ago

Michael was quite professional, friendly and took great care. Thanks. Update today...had a pipe leak. Called and Reese was here right on time. Explained everything, and got it done quickly. Reese's was great! Thanks again!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Richard! We service and repair well systems often. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Tammy Kersey

1 month ago

Justin has worked on our plumbing twice. First, he replaced the pipes, plumbing under our kitchen sink. Today, he unclogged the pipes under our kitchen sink. My pipes were clogged because of my 62 & 23 yr old children (: Justin explains everything and did an amazing job. He even tolerated my incessant chatter. Thank you!!!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Tammy! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Matthew Pritchard

1 month ago

Derick and his assistant arrived, told me what was going to be done, started work, showed me what was wrong, then fixed it, reburied the hydrant, and made sure everything was working correctly and then cleaned up. They were efficient, professional, and now I have running water. Robinson's will be my forever plumber! Great experience!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Matthew! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Amanda Guyre

1 month ago

5 star experience from scheduling to completion. Fair and honest pricing.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Amanda! We provide the best service from the first call to the work being completed with fair and honest pricing. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

klk7982

1 month ago

Went downstairs to a mess on the floor from the old cast iron drain line splitting! Not fun! Called Robinsons plumbing on a Saturday night and got Greg the next morning! He was early and fixed the problem in no time! Greg knows his stuff! He’s definitely a tradesman that you want doing your work!! Thanks Greg and Robinsons plumbing!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review klk7982! We have the best plumbers in town working here. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Rick Arthur

1 month ago

Just had our hot water heater go out after 15 years. Derick came and analyzed the problem. Based on the age, he recommended a new hot water heater. We agreed based on the cost to replace the faulty valves. He did a great job explaining our options. We are very satisfied with his work.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Rick! We stand behind our installations for 2 years while most companies only offer a year or less. Thats how confident we are in the quality of our work. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Absolute building services

2 months ago

Derick with Robinson’s plumbing services was amazing , very professional, friendly and great work ethic highly recommend him and this company for any of your plumbing needs!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Absolute Building Services! Your recommendation means the world to us. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Kelly Blumenthal

2 months ago

Boston Joe was amazing and I’ll def be calling again

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Kelly! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Vincent Vargas

2 months ago

Our technician Derick was professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. I appreciate that his first course of action was to try to clean the corrosion off of the existing part first rather than simply replacing it, which would have been much easier. The process and cost was explained upfront, and the work was completed in a timely fashion. Very pleased. It wasn't a cheap repair and currently there is a fee for using a credit card - but worth it to get the water heater back up and running.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Vincent! We offer options and explain our recommendations so our customers can make informed decisions. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Dominique Wiest

2 months ago

Derek did a wonderful job, and he was so nice to work with. I would recommend this company if you want a quality job.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Dominique! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Kent Taylor

2 months ago

I had contractors on site, installing bathroom flooring. They couldn't move forward due to leaky toilet valves. Robinson's came right out and made the repairs thereby keeping us on schedule.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Kent! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Melinda Bowers

2 months ago

We had a leak in the line leading to our icemaker after hours. Derick was able to come out within thirty minutes. He was professional, knowledgeable and very friendly. He did a great job with the repair and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Melinda! Leaking pipes are exactly why we have emergency service available. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Alan Wood

2 months ago

Fast service! Derrick was great. He fixed a water line to my icemaker. So happy I called him.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Alan! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Billy Vaughan

2 months ago

Came out on emergency call fast. Tim did a great job of surveying the issues and explaining my options. He completed the job fast and got my main drain flowing again. Many thanks!!!!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Billy! Clogged drains are why we offer our emergency services. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Tankless Hot Water Heater FAQs

Q: How much do tankless water heaters and installation cost?

A: Most residential tankless water heaters cost between $1,000 to $2,000 in materials. The installation runs anywhere between $2,000 to $4,000, provided that the new water heater is matched to the old system. The installation price will rise, however, if we need to install a gas line, new vent, or make other significant upgrades.

No job is too big for our experienced plumbers—the largest tankless system we installed was a commercial project for $17,000 that involved multiple heaters working together.

Q: Does Robinson’s Plumbing sell water heaters?

A: We only sell water heaters if you use us to install them. We’ll provide expert advice and help you select the right model to meet your needs. We will then install and warranty your new water heater.

Q: Should I opt for a gas or electric tankless water heater?

A: The choice between gas or electric tankless water heaters can affect your energy bill. If you decide to go with gas, keep in mind that if you don’t have a gas line that can supply sufficient BTUs to your new heater, your gas line will need to be upgraded. Electric tankless water heaters have lower heating capacities and are usually only suitable for one fixture group. There are trade offs with each, but we typically only recommend gas water heaters for whole house water heating.

Contact Us Today

Whether you’re replacing an old tankless water heater or looking to upgrade from a conventional one, we’re here to ensure you get the quality and expertise you deserve! From simple repairs to complete installations, our technicians are ready to help.

Call us at 804-794-0918 or click the button below to contact us today!

Robinson’s Plumbing Service

247 Wylderose Ct.
Midlothian, VA 23113

804-794-0918

Hours of regular operation:

Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Please call for 24-hour emergency plumbing services.