What This Service Covers
Water heater replacement covers removing a failing or outdated unit and installing a new one sized correctly for your household's hot water use. We work with both tank and tankless systems, and we'll walk you through the tradeoffs between the two if you're deciding which is the better fit for your home.
Before recommending a replacement, we'll assess whether a repair could reasonably extend the life of your current unit — replacement isn't always the right call, and we'll say so if it isn't.
What's Included
- Assessment of your current unit and hot water demand
- Recommendation on the right size and type of replacement
- Removal and disposal of the old unit
- Installation of the new water heater to code
- Testing for proper operation, temperature and leaks
What to Expect
We'll look at your current unit — its age, condition, and how it's failing — along with how many bathrooms and people the system needs to serve. From there we'll recommend a replacement sized appropriately rather than just swapping in a like-for-like unit. Installation is typically completed in a day, and we test the new unit thoroughly before we consider the job finished.
When to Call Us
Call if you have no hot water, rusty or discolored hot water, popping or rumbling noises from the tank, a pilot light that won't stay lit, or visible water pooling at the base of the unit — that last one especially shouldn't wait, since it usually means the tank itself has failed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about water heater replacement.
How do I know if I need a repair or a replacement?
It depends on the age of the unit, what's failing, and whether the tank itself is leaking. We'll assess it honestly and tell you if a repair makes more sense than a full replacement.
Should I get a tank or tankless water heater?
Both have tradeoffs around upfront cost, installation requirements, and how hot water is delivered. We'll talk through what fits your household and your home's setup.
How long does installation take?
Most replacements are completed in a single day, though a switch from tank to tankless or unusual venting requirements can add time.
What size water heater do I need?
It depends on the number of bathrooms, household size, and hot water habits. We size the replacement to your actual usage rather than just matching what's currently installed.
Water Heater Acting Up?
Call us or book online and we'll help you figure out the right fix.