Tankless Water Heater Cost in San Diego

2026 Installation Prices, in Writing Before Work Starts

How Much Does a Tankless Water Heater Cost in San Diego?

Most tankless water heater installations we do in San Diego cost $4,250 to $6,650. Where your home lands depends on the unit size, your gas line, the venting and where the unit goes. We assess your home first. Then you get a written price to approve before any work starts.

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2026 Tankless Water Heater Prices

2026 Installed Price

$4,250–$6,650

Tankless water heater installation in San Diego. You approve a written price before any work starts.

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What Moves the Price of a Tankless Install

Four things decide where your home lands in the $4,250–$6,650 range.

Unit Size 

We size the unit by how much hot water your home uses at once: the number of bathrooms, the people in the house and the appliances running together.

Gas Line Capacity

A tankless unit burns more gas than a tank while it runs. Some homes need a larger gas line to supply one.

Venting

Tankless units vent differently than tanks, so switching usually means new venting.

Install Location

Garage, closet and outdoor installs each take different work.

Already decided on tankless? See our tankless water heater installation page. Comparing with a tank? See water heater installation and replacement prices.

How We Price Your Tankless Installation

1. Assess Your Home. We check your gas line, venting, electrical and where the unit will go.

2. Size the Unit. We match the unit to your home’s hot water use so it keeps up when showers and appliances run at the same time.

3. Approve a Written Price. You get one written price before any work starts. No surprise work.

4. Install, Test and Walk Through. We install to code, test for temperature and safety, and show you how the unit works. We register it with the manufacturer for you.

Switching From a Tank to Tankless

A tank-to-tankless switch may need these updates to meet code. We check each one during the assessment, so the price you approve covers your home as it actually is.

  • Gas line: may need upsizing to supply the unit.
  • Venting: new venting sized for the tankless unit.
  • Electrical: tankless units need an outlet for their controls.
  • Condensate drain: high-efficiency units need a drain line.
  • Water quality: San Diego’s hard water builds scale inside tankless units, so we may recommend water filtration.

Tank vs Tankless: Is the Higher Price Worth It?

TankTankless
Installed price (2026)$2,063–$4,895$4,250–$6,650
How it heatsKeeps a full tank hot all dayHeats water only when you use it
Hot water supplyRuns out when the tank emptiesContinuous, sized to your home
Manufacturer warrantyBradford White: 6 years, optional 4 moreNavien: 15-year heat exchanger, 5-year parts

A tank is the lower upfront cost. Tankless costs more to install, but it gives you continuous hot water and a much longer heat exchanger warranty. We’ll price both so you can compare.

Why Choose LGE Prime Plumbing for Your Tankless Install?

Family owned & operated serving San Diego since 2010

Navien-Certified Technicians.

Our technicians are certified to install and service Navien tankless units.

Written Price First.

You approve one written price before any work starts.

Warranty Handled for You.

Our labor carries a 1-year warranty. We register your unit and handle warranty claims for you. See our full guarantee.

Same-Day Installation. Call or book before 10 AM, Monday through Saturday, for same-day installation.

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Luis and his son did exemplary Work installing My two new kitchen sinks. It was so touching watching a father mentor his son in the business. They were complete, with thorough attention to detail. They even checked some of my additional plumbing systems to ensure proper installation. And their prices were much lower than the larger Plumbing company that I use. I plan to now use them for my ongoing plumbing needs.
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Professional, knowledgeable. Punctual. Luis is great he knows what do. He installed a new tankless water heater for us and did a great job!
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Luis and Salvador and everybody was great, super professional and knowledgeable. LGE was recommended by a friend so I called them to do some work at a rental property and was pleased with their attention to detail and with the way they treated my tenant, who thought the guys were great. I ended up having them do some work at my primary home and they are my go to plumbers now.
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Great work! Honest and upfront. Luis installed a whole house water filtration system with a tankless RO system. System is amazing and install was professional. I will be using him for all my plumbing needs. Thank you
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Recently, Luis from LGE Prime Plumbing came out quickly when our kitchen sink pipes were plugged and backing up. I appreciate that Luis cleaned and replaced them. He took pictures of the problems and explained thoroughly what happened and why. He recommended changing a garbage disposal that was rusty and not functioning to capacity either. He also made long term recommendations for us to use. Yes, we would definitely use LGE again and recommend them to friends and neighbors.
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Fast, friendly, very professional service. Would highly recommend!
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Highly recommend LGE Prime Plumbing! From start to finish, they provided truly professional, white-glove service. They were responsive, courteous, knowledgeable, and able to provide same-day service. The entire experience was seamless, and the quality of work was excellent. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again or recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable plumber.
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Great guys! Great service! Great job! Thank you for the awesome, and prompt fixes to my huge problems
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Tankless Water Heater Cost FAQs

Most installations cost $4,250–$6,650, depending on unit size, gas line capacity, venting and location. You approve a written price before work starts.

Yes, up front. Tank replacements cost $2,063–$4,895. Tankless units heat water only when you use it, and Navien tankless units carry a 15-year heat exchanger warranty.

Yes. Get $150 off a tankless water heater installation. Coupons can’t be combined with other offers.

Yes. Wisetack financing covers up to $25,000, and prequalifying doesn’t affect your credit.

One Written Price, Before Any Work Starts

Ready for Your Tankless Price?

Book a visit and we’ll assess your gas line, venting and hot water needs, then give you a written price. Still comparing? See tank and tankless installation prices.

Give us a call today at (858) 366-8735 or Book Online.