Is $6,000 to add gas line and install gas tankless water heater with recirculator a fair price?
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I am considering a tankless hot water heater, primarily for space saving in the laundry room, to fill a soaker tub with all hot water, and to enable a top-load washer. I have gas to the house, but it only supports central heat. My husband is comfortable with electric work but not gas lines. We are a two-person household in NWFL with two bathrooms, a laundry, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, planning for 1-2 children in the future. We rarely have overnight guests. I'm wondering if an electric tankless unit would be suitable or if it's better to wait for a gas option, given a gas quote was over $6k and out of budget. I'm also looking for DIY guidance for running a gas line. The current furnace is on the opposite side of the house from the laundry room. The $6k quote price itself isn't bad, but it's not in my current budget as I've had to hire out for some other projects and hoped to DIY the laundry.
Quote Details
This quote covers the installation of a gas tankless water heater system. - Installation of a gas tankless water heater - Installation of a recirculator - Addition of a new gas line to the property to support the tankless water heater
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Category
Plumbing
Price
$6,000
Quote Date
November 27, 2025
Location
Florida
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