What’s the best place in my house for a hybrid water heater?

• <div><p>Basements, specifically those without any air conditioning, are the best location for a hybrid water heater. These rooms are less likely to experience extreme temperature fluctuations, which can affect your hybrid water heater’s efficiency and performance. Basements often have more than enough space for their tanks and proper air circulation. Hybrid water heaters can also be a bit noisy, but putting them in your basement will keep the noise away from your main living areas.</p></div>

Does a water softener ruin a water heater?

• <div><p>The chemicals in a water softener can wear down the anode rod in the heater and shorten its life span. However, for most people, the benefits of the softener outweigh this potential drawback.</p><p>Have a plumber inspect the anode rod annually for damage, as replacing the anode rod is far less expensive than replacing the entire water heater. </p></div>

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Q: What happens if you install a water heater without a permit?

• <div><p>Installing a water heater without a permit can result in high fines&mdash;as much as hundreds of dollars per day, in some areas. It can also void your homeowners' insurance and cause problems when selling your home because it violates local building codes and safety regulations.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to install or replace a water heater?

• <div><p>The time it takes to install or replace a water heater depends on the type of heater and the complexity of the job. A professional can typically replace a standard tank-style water heater in one to three hours. However, if the work area is tight, such as a small closet or crawl space, the job could take four to five hours. Replacing an existing tankless unit takes about two to three hours, while upgrading from a tank-style to a tankless water heater is more complex and can take four to six hours. The project will take longer if you are switching fuel sources, such as installing a gas heater which can add about an hour to the timeline, or if the unit needs to be relocated.</p></div>

Q: Should I replace my 20-year-old gas water heater?

• <div><p>If your gas water heater is over 20 years old, it should be replaced. Gas water heaters can last up to 12 years and while they can exceed this expectancy if well-maintained, a heater that's 20 years old would require replacement. The heater is unlikely to run as efficiently as a new model and could be more expensive to do so.</p></div>

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Last update on October 10, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Contacted on a Sunday 30 mins after posting my issue. arrived Monday to assess the water leak
Burdette Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2023
Had the unfortunate experience of using Shane to repair ceiling damage from a leak in my roof. Between him initially coming to the property to give a quote and him fixing it, it was three weeks, which were spent by us repeatedly reaching out to him, him saying that he would get back with us the...
Shane's Service's, llc
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Reviewed in May 2022
We were very pleased with the job done by Hudson Paints in painting the interior of our home. Kelly and Cory were professional, dependable and responsive to all of our requests/concerns. They went “above and beyond” in an effort to repair an area where there had been water damage.
Hudson Paints
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Reviewed in November 2020
Our basement has been leaking forever, probably since the house was originally built. Every time it would rain hard, water would seep in between the foundation walls and basement slab. After a hard rain, I would vacuum up 15-20 gallons of water with my wet/dry vacuum. We had a landscaping and...
'58 Foundations & Waterproofing
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Reviewed in June 2020
A plumber you can trust finally! They told me what they needed to do and they did it for the estimate they said it was going to be. I called them 2 weeks later for a water leak and they came right out as soon as they were able to fit me in their schedule and everything is wonderful now.
Thompsons Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2019
I could not have been more pleased! The nightmare of having to replace the roof on my 8 year old house was turned into a pleasant experience. They came when they said they would and finished the job early to beat the rain and didn't leave any mess behind, not so much as a nail could be found in...
C. Jenkins Construction Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2015
They were able to come out to the house quickly to check on a leaking hot water heater. They told me the unit needed to be replaced and did a good job replacing it. However, the hot water heater was not the problem and the unit leaked again that night. I ended up paying 700 dollars to replace...
Beall's Plumbing
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22 years experience in septic and plumbing. One of the best in the south guaranteed and no up charges or hidden cost. All work comes with a 2 year warranty. We can beat all companies on pricing. Veteran and Family owned and operated company. All technicians have license and certifications in the state of Georgia......

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At bluefrog plumbing + draiin we leap into action to provide you with our quality plumbing services. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, up front pricing, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

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"Joe was very quick to respond to my request. He made an appointment for the following day, diagnosed the problem and replaced a hot water heater all in the same day. As an out of town landlord, he coordinated with me and my tenant, keeping us informed of every step. A very good experience!"

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"Mike and his partner are very professional and explain every step of the project. If you have any other questions pertaining to plumbing mike will help you with that as well. Great customer service. Will hire he for further projects. And will recommend to others because he take pride in his work."

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Ask me about my specials on Water Heaters!!! State Licensed Master Plumber with 43 years of experience. Veteran owned and operated business. Free estimates with competitive prices.

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Serving Lagrange, GA and surrounding areas

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"Still waiting for parts after 7 days. TOMORROW IS A WEEK.. We have no water heater. My wife recently had surgery and needs higene.can we replace the water heater???? PLEASE"

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Eskew Plumbing And Repair

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Licensed and insured, Master Plumber Non-Restricted with 33 years of experience, Certified by OSHA and American Home Shield. with many other certifications.

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"We pay yearly but we have this is included with our rental property. They are pretty good on most things. We had a hot water heater replaced and they did an excellent job on that. They are very quick on their response. They dont come out here. It is all done on the internet. I just like the idea that one time service charge is so much better than trying to hiring someone to come in. It is more about convenience. It pays for itself."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

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Serving Lagrange, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

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We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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At Odom's Plumbing and Handyman Services, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work that customers can believe in. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business and working with you!

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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Installing a water heater without a permit can result in high fines—as much as hundreds of dollars per day, in some areas. It can also void your homeowners' insurance and cause problems when selling your home because it violates local building codes and safety regulations.

The time it takes to install or replace a water heater depends on the type of heater and the complexity of the job. A professional can typically replace a standard tank-style water heater in one to three hours. However, if the work area is tight, such as a small closet or crawl space, the job could take four to five hours. Replacing an existing tankless unit takes about two to three hours, while upgrading from a tank-style to a tankless water heater is more complex and can take four to six hours. The project will take longer if you are switching fuel sources, such as installing a gas heater which can add about an hour to the timeline, or if the unit needs to be relocated.

If your gas water heater is over 20 years old, it should be replaced. Gas water heaters can last up to 12 years and while they can exceed this expectancy if well-maintained, a heater that's 20 years old would require replacement. The heater is unlikely to run as efficiently as a new model and could be more expensive to do so.

Basements, specifically those without any air conditioning, are the best location for a hybrid water heater. These rooms are less likely to experience extreme temperature fluctuations, which can affect your hybrid water heater’s efficiency and performance. Basements often have more than enough space for their tanks and proper air circulation. Hybrid water heaters can also be a bit noisy, but putting them in your basement will keep the noise away from your main living areas.

The chemicals in a water softener can wear down the anode rod in the heater and shorten its life span. However, for most people, the benefits of the softener outweigh this potential drawback.

Have a plumber inspect the anode rod annually for damage, as replacing the anode rod is far less expensive than replacing the entire water heater.

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