Hot water tanks · Kelowna & area

Rental hot water tank buyout & replacement in Kelowna

Paying a monthly rental on your hot water tank? Some homes come with a rented tank that a previous owner signed up for. We help you compare the rental with a tank you own, then install the new one.

Anderson Plumbing and Gas Fitting · owner-operated · last updated October 19, 2026

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Gas contractor licensed with Technical Safety BC (LGA0212697)

Licensed gas contractor

Technical Safety BC LGA0212697

Based in north Kelowna

Quick answer

To replace a rented hot water tank in Kelowna with one you own, call Anderson Plumbing and Gas Fitting at (250) 859-3548. Your rental company sets the buyout terms; we quote and install the owned replacement and remove the old tank.

Some homes come with a rented hot water tank: a previous owner signed up, the monthly charge carried on, and nobody looked at it again. Over the years those payments can add up to more than the tank cost. If yours is getting older, or you just want to stop paying for it, it is worth comparing the numbers.

The terms are set by your rental agreement, not by us, so start there. Look for the buyout amount, any early-termination or removal terms, and whether the rental company wants the old tank back. Some will quote a buyout figure over the phone. Once you know those, we can quote an owned replacement so you can see the real difference.

When you go ahead, we size a new tank to your household and install it with new shut-offs and a properly piped relief valve. Gas tanks go in under a gas permit; we're a gas contractor licensed with Technical Safety BC (LGA0212697). Electric tank wiring is done by an electrician where required. If the rental company wants the old tank returned, we set it aside for their pickup.

Services covered

Rental check

Not sure the tank is rented? We'll look for the rental company's label and tell you what to ask them about buyout and return terms.

Owned replacement

Gas or electric tank sized to your household, with new shut-offs, connectors and a properly piped relief valve.

Upgrade options

If you are replacing anyway, we can lay out tankless options, heat pump options where the space suits one, and the rebates that currently apply.

Water heater repair & replacement

Old tank handled

Set aside for the rental company if they want it back, or removed for disposal if you own it.

Licence and how we work

Gas contractor licensed with Technical Safety BC (LGA0212697).

Check our licence on Technical Safety BC

Owner-operated. The owner quotes every job and is on site for the work.
A fair, upfront price first. You get the price before any work starts, so you can say yes or no before you are committed.
Gas work under permit. We pull the permit on gas work, and we can put the permit number and our licence number on your invoice.
Honest repair-or-replace advice. We assess the job first and explain your options in plain language. If a repair makes more sense than a new unit, that's what we'll tell you.

If you smell gas, leave right away and call FortisBC's 24-hour emergency line at 1-800-663-9911 (or your propane supplier) or 911 from outside. Then call us for the repair.

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Questions, answered

How do I know if my hot water tank is rented?

Look for a rental company label or sticker on the tank, and check your bank statements or utility bills for a monthly water heater rental charge. If you bought the house, the rental may have been transferred to you at closing.

Can I just replace a rented tank?

Check your rental agreement first. Most set out a buyout amount or a process for ending the rental and returning the tank. Once that's settled, we can install an owned tank in its place.

Is buying out a rental worth it?

It depends on the monthly charge, the buyout amount and the tank's age. If the tank is old, a new owned tank can make more sense than buying out the old one. We'll give you a fair, upfront price for the replacement so you can compare.

Do you need a permit to replace a gas hot water tank?

Yes. A gas water heater replacement needs a gas permit, pulled by a licensed gas contractor. Inside Kelowna, the City of Kelowna issues most natural gas permits. Propane work, and all gas work in West Kelowna, Lake Country, Vernon, Peachland and Oyama, is permitted through Technical Safety BC. Under our gas contractor licence (LGA0212697), we pull it for you.