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Avatar for Mitko BG Plumbing Inc
Mitko BG Plumbing Inc
5.0(
21
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called because I was having trouble with my water heater and he was able to identify the problem immediately. He was very kind in explaining the issue and my options. He was professional throughout the whole process and replaced my water heater pretty quick. Would highly recommend!"
Tankless Installation
Tankless repairs
Tankless repairs
Tankless repairs
Tankless repairs

+12

19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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St. Clair Plumbing
5.0(
48
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"My water heater started leaking and I knew it had to be replaced. I contacted Brian and he quickly and efficiently replaced the water heater. I really appreciated the quick response that Brian gave to the situation. He has repaired faucet leaks and toilet leaks for me also. He provides outstanding service and is totally professional in everything that he does."
Reverse osmosis faucet
Reverse osmosis system
Water softener with weather protection
Water softener installation
Faucet install

+25

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CAL Plumbing LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I really enjoyed having Cameron with CAL Plumbing take care of my new Tankless water heater install. The amount of care and precision that went into to his work was nothing short of amazing. If you or anybody you know needs work done by a True Craftsman give this company a call!"
Springwell softener
Navien Tankless
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Top Tier Plumbing Inc.
4.6(
40
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Taylor was AMAZING!! The water heater gave him quite the trouble and at no point in time was he upset or rude about the situation. He had a great friendly attitude and i felt complete trust in what he was doing. Would definitely get him again if needed!"
Reset existing toilet
Plumbing upgrades
Plumbing upgrades
Plumbing upgrades
Water heater installation

+14

Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mainline Plumbing Inc.
4.5(
210
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Carmelo did an excellent job on installing a gas fitting for my new dryer. He installed the fittings and got my dryer hooked up. He went above and beyond and also helped me light my pilot light on my water heater! He explained what he would do, performed the work and cleaned up after himself! Great job Carmelo!"
Drain Clearing
Garbage Disposals
Plumbing Repairs
Tankless Heaters
Leak Detection

+2

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JPC Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
46
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JPC team did an excellent, professional job on our storm water sump pumps related project. (Two sump pumps were working; they did not need repairs.) 1) Cut and replaced two broken pipes; installed new valves 2) New float sensors installed and set to auto-start the sump pumps 3) long outflow pine, connecting to city's water drainage system, was cleaned using long snake and high pressure water pump combination. 4) successful final test with water filled in water chamber and sump pumps working 5) JPC gave warranty for work done and signed up for once-a-year annual maintenance visit in October."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+56

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mr. Ed's Plumbing & Rooter Service
4.5(
19
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ed replaced the water faucet inlet compression valves for my washing machine. He installed threaded extensions for easy repair next time. Ed and his helper were polite, expeditious and do great work! Recommend to all!"
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Additional Photos

+43

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Yes, a water heater can be replaced in a day and can take between two and three hours to install from start to finish. Even if you encounter extra tasks that need to be completed, the job can still be completed in one day.

Water expands when heated and also when freezing. When water is heated, it expands by around 4%. For a full water heater, this is one of the main reasons malfunctions occur—the hot water has nowhere else to go but out. Due to the constant expansion and reduction in volume, it’s recommended (required in most places) that an expansion tank be installed.

It takes between one and three hours to replace a hot water heater element, depending on whether you hire a pro or do the work yourself. For example, a professional plumber with all the necessary tools and experience can often finish the job in one to two hours, whereas DIY will take two to three hours because it'll involve more preparation and troubleshooting.

No, you’ll need to drain the tank before changing a water heater element, as the water heater element sticks through the side of the tank and uses a gasket to prevent water from pouring out. However, you don’t always need to drain it completely. If you’re only replacing the upper heating element, you can drain the tank until the water line is below the element. If you’re replacing the lower element, you’ll need to drain the whole thing.

The average cost to replace a water heater is around $1,325, with a typical range of $900 to $1,800 for a standard replacement. The final price depends on the type of heater (tank vs. tankless), its size, fuel source (gas or electric), and the complexity of the installation. A simple one-to-one replacement will be on the lower end of the cost spectrum. However, if you are switching from one type of heater or energy source to another, you can expect labor costs to be significantly higher due to the extra work involved. It's also worth considering that while gas and electric heaters may have similar upfront costs, their long-term operating costs can differ based on local utility prices.

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