Most Loma Linda homes can take a tankless water heater, and the City runs its own water and sewer utility. With a median home built in 1983, many houses need a gas line check and a new dedicated vent as part of the switch. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Loma Linda.
What happens when you call
You are connected with an independent local plumber who serves Loma Linda. They will ask about your current heater, its fuel and age, and how many people are in the house. Say whether you live in a condo, townhome or detached house and where the heater sits, since a tight interior closet and a garage corner call for very different vent routes.
The City of Loma Linda Building and Safety Division, (909) 799-2836, issues building permits at its public counter from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., and City Hall is closed on Fridays. Applications can also go through the City's Citizen Self Service portal.
Cost factors
- Gas pipe capacity for a tankless burner
- A dedicated vent in place of a shared flue
- Indoor closet versus garage versus outdoor mounting
- Condensate drain if a condensing unit is chosen
- Scale treatment, once you know your water's hardness
Loma Linda conditions
The City of Loma Linda handles water production, distribution and maintenance, as well as sewer facilities, with sign-up and billing through the Finance Department at (909) 799-2845. After-hours water, sewer and street emergencies go to (909) 356-3805. The City's water quality report lists the hardness, so check it or have the plumber test before choosing a softener or scale cartridge; scale is the main long-term wear item in a tankless heat exchanger.
The median home here was built in 1983, according to city-stats.com. Homes from the late 1970s and 1980s often have a gas branch sized for a 40- or 50-gallon tank and a vent shared with the furnace. A gas tankless unit needs more gas at full fire and its own vent, so those two items drive most of the work. An electrical outlet near the unit is also needed for its controls and fan.
Checklist before the visit
- Note the heater's age and whether it is gas or electric
- Clear access to the heater, the gas meter and the electrical panel
- For a condo, check any HOA rules about exterior vents
- Know where the main water shutoff is
If you smell gas, leave the home first, then call 911 and SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200 from outside.
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