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Tank vs Tankless Water Heaters
Quote from fevolk on January 27, 2026, 4:25 pmOur old water heater is on its last legs, and I’m trying to decide what makes the most sense to replace it with. I keep hearing mixed opinions about sticking with a traditional tank versus going tankless, especially around Campbell River where energy costs and usage patterns seem a bit different. We’re a small household but use hot water at odd hours, so I’m curious what setups have actually worked well for people living locally.
Our old water heater is on its last legs, and I’m trying to decide what makes the most sense to replace it with. I keep hearing mixed opinions about sticking with a traditional tank versus going tankless, especially around Campbell River where energy costs and usage patterns seem a bit different. We’re a small household but use hot water at odd hours, so I’m curious what setups have actually worked well for people living locally.
Quote from kimberlyto65 on February 3, 2026, 7:00 pmWe switched from a tank to tankless two years ago and it’s been mostly positive, but it’s not for everyone. The endless hot water is great, especially with guests, but the upfront install cost was higher. A few local plumbers mentioned that older homes sometimes need upgrades first. I found it helpful to check Plumbers in Campbell River, BC and talk to a couple pros about our setup before deciding. In the end, matching the system to the house mattered more than the hype.
We switched from a tank to tankless two years ago and it’s been mostly positive, but it’s not for everyone. The endless hot water is great, especially with guests, but the upfront install cost was higher. A few local plumbers mentioned that older homes sometimes need upgrades first. I found it helpful to check Plumbers in Campbell River, BC and talk to a couple pros about our setup before deciding. In the end, matching the system to the house mattered more than the hype.
Quote from fapeiyeunesou on February 4, 2026, 6:21 pmBig appliance choices tend to ripple into daily routines more than expected. Once something new is installed, it quickly becomes part of normal life, for better or worse. Thinking ahead about habits, space, and long-term upkeep usually helps those decisions feel less stressful and more intentional over time.
Big appliance choices tend to ripple into daily routines more than expected. Once something new is installed, it quickly becomes part of normal life, for better or worse. Thinking ahead about habits, space, and long-term upkeep usually helps those decisions feel less stressful and more intentional over time.