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Avatar for Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
5.0(
32
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - RepairWater Heater - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pete was courteous, respectful, knowledgeable & helpful. We appreciated his expertise & recommendations! We have been extremely impressed & grateful for Schaal Heating & Cooling. The customer service is stellar, from front office scheduling to all the reps that have installed our furnace & air conditioning units."
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Roto-Rooter
4.5(
141
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Water Heater - Repair or ServiceWater Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Install or Replace - For Business+5 more

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Roto-Rooter plumber was able to replace the hot water heater effectively and efficiently the same day I requested their service, several hours after I requested it. I was very pleased with their prompt attention to this matter as the water heater was leaking into my kitchen. Great job."
Restroom rough in
Restroom rough in
Response time11 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Bedwell Builders
5.0(
18
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceSolar Water Heater System - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install+6 more

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very prompt to respond, show up, submit quote and finish job. They also installed a new water heater. Very friendly and professional. Saved us money by using existing switches! Wonderful to work with and would definitely hire again and tell neighbors and friends to."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
4.0(
136
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Repair+1 more

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I called on a Friday and they were able to send somebody on Monday morning. I'm not sure if it was because they contacted me through Homeadvisor or because I was hesitant to have them come out without even a ballpark price, but they waived the trip charge. I told them that I had a leaking shower faucet and expected that the cartridge just needed to be replaced. I received a phone call and text 40 minutes before the tech's arrival as promised. Jake showed up on time and offered to wear the booties everybody brings these days, but between the time he spent sitting in his van and then writing up a quote after glancing at the faucet, it was at least half an hour before I even had the quote. My choices were $412 for the cartridge or $700+ to replace at least the valve and maybe more and then repair drywall. I assume the quote was written this way to trigger the upsale, but I will be selling my home soon and the drywall that didn't even need to be removed for this repair is already being replaced as part of a separate repair project. I was surprised that he didn't bring shower cartridges on the van since it seems like a common repair, and I'd specifically told them that's what I needed. He was gone for over an hour to get one from the supply center. Once he returned, he turned off the water, then went back to the van for a bit. Once he started on the faucet, it took maybe half an hour to swap out the cartridge. When he was done, Jake had me sign a few times, then emailed me an invoice with no text describing the service performed, just the total. I told him I needed some explanation of what was done, and he re-sent it with a blurb explaining a Moen cartridge was replaced and has a one year warranty. About an hour after Jake left, I received a follow up phone call to confirm everything was completed to my satisfaction. I have no complaints about the work, everybody was pleasant enough to deal with, and I know they create their quotes straight from a pricebook, but 3 hours and $412 to complete a 30 minute repair that requires a part costing no more than $50 just seems excessive."
Water Treatment Installation
Faucet Replacment
Water Heater Install and Replacement
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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LaSourd Plumbing LLC
New to Angi
Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Van Meter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Credit card accepted

LaSourd Plumbing: Trusted Plumbers Serving Eastern & Central Iowa Since 1991\n\nFor over 30 years, LaSourd Plumbing has provided quality, professional plumbing services and water heater installation to Iowa homeowners and businesses. As a family-run company, we treat every home like our own and every customer like a neighbor.\n\nWHY CUSTOMERS CHOOSE US\n- State-licensed master plumber\n- Fully insured and bonded, for your protection and peace of mind\n- Clean, courteous, on-time service\n\nOUR SERVICES\n- Residential plumbing repair and installation\n- Water heater installation and replacement\n- Fixture installation and upgrades\n\nSERVICE AREA\nWe proudly serve the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area, as well as the greater Des Moines Metro.\n\nIf you're looking for a plumber you can trust to do the job right the first time, give us a call. We'd love to earn your business, and your referrals. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're happy to answer any questions before you commit.\n

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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

While not all homes require a hot water heater expansion tank, they are necessary in most newer homes and are often mandated by local building codes. Codes typically require an expansion tank if your plumbing system is a 'closed-loop' system, which often includes a backflow preventer or pressure regulator on the main water line. Some municipalities have specific requirements. Installing an expansion tank on a closed system is crucial, as it prevents excess pressure that can damage your water heater and other appliances, potentially shortening their lifespan. However, tankless water heaters do not require an expansion tank.

No state requires you to vent an electric water heater. Other installation requirements for water heaters will vary, though, depending on the state and local jurisdiction in which you live. Some places require permits, while others don’t. Some may force you to place the appliance a certain distance from any walls or other appliances, while others don't. When you find a local professional to install a water heater, this expert will ensure you follow all the local regulations.

There are many issues that can cause cold showers, but the most likely is a problem with your water heater, especially if other fixtures also don’t get hot water. If it’s just your shower not getting hot water, you likely have a broken or damaged shower cartridge. You can replace this yourself or hire a plumber to do the work for you if you’re not comfortable working with plumbing.

You can and should vent the gas from your hot water heater to the outside of your home. Traditionally, these gases were vented back to other gas appliances, like stoves or furnaces, but many jurisdictions have outlawed this practice due to the risks it provides. 

Most water heaters today use atmospheric venting that exhausts the gas out of the home through a pipe.

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.

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