Des Plaines' older housing stock creates a clear split in the tankless conversation. For the smaller ranch homes and bungalows near downtown — modest square footage, 1–2 bathrooms — a direct standard tank replacement is almost always the more practical choice. For the larger 1960s and 1970s split-levels and colonials with 3+ bathrooms and regular peak-hour demand, tankless is worth a genuine evaluation. Premier installs Navien, Rinnai, and Noritz in Des Plaines and gives homeowners a straight answer before any commitment.
Larger Des Plaines homes with 3+ bathrooms and regular simultaneous hot water demand are reasonable candidates for tankless at replacement time — particularly in the 1970s split-levels and colonials where demand regularly outpaces a standard 50-gallon tank.
For smaller Des Plaines homes with modest hot water demand, a direct standard tank or power vent replacement at lower upfront cost is often the more practical choice. Premier gives an honest comparison — not a default upgrade pitch.
Older Des Plaines homes may have half-inch gas supply lines that need upgrading for high-BTU tankless units. Premier checks gas line size at every tankless quote. If an upgrade is needed, the cost is in your estimate before any work begins.
Best for larger homes with 4+ bathrooms and high simultaneous demand. Built-in recirculation pump, 15-year heat exchanger warranty, condensing efficiency.
Most-installed brand across our Northwest Suburbs service area. Proven reliability, 12-year heat exchanger warranty, strong parts network.
Compact and cost-effective with a 12-year heat exchanger warranty. Good value option for moderate demand profiles and tighter mechanical rooms.
Rinnai tankless — wall-mounted, copper connections, PVC venting. Northwest Suburbs.
Copper piping detail — isolation valves, flow sensor, condensate drain.
Tankless installation in Des Plaines runs $4,200–$7,500 including the unit, gas line work where needed, PVC venting, copper connections, haul-away, and disposal. Permit filing available upon request where required — additional fee applies. Call (847) 847-4978 for a free estimate.
For Des Plaines homes with 3+ bathrooms and recurring hot water shortfalls, tankless can be a strong long-term upgrade. For the many smaller ranch and bungalow homes in Des Plaines with modest demand, a direct standard tank replacement is often the more practical choice. Call (847) 847-4978 for an honest comparison based on your home’s specific configuration. High-efficiency systems may qualify for federal or utility incentives. Confirm eligibility with your tax professional or utility provider.
Older Des Plaines homes may have half-inch gas supply lines from original construction. Most high-BTU tankless units require three-quarter inch minimum. Premier checks gas line size at every quote. If an upgrade is needed, the cost is included in your estimate before work starts.
A full tank-to-tankless conversion in Des Plaines typically takes 6–8 hours and is completed in one visit. We schedule these next-day to arrive with the correctly sized unit and all required components.
High-efficiency systems may qualify for federal or utility incentives. Confirm eligibility with your tax professional or utility provider.
Free honest comparison. Navien, Rinnai, and Noritz installed by a Barrington-based specialist team with upfront pricing.
⚡ High-efficiency systems may qualify for federal or utility incentives. Confirm eligibility with your tax professional or utility provider.