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Top-Rated Water heater pros in Riverside - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Porterhouse Heating & Cooling
Porterhouse Heating & Cooling
4.8(
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Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My overall experience with Porterhouse Heating & Cooling was very good. I called and requested same-day service due to a gas leak. Porterhouse Heating & Cooling came out that day, replaced the shut-off ball valve, and tested the system after the repair was complete. Also Porterhouse Heating & Cooling ensured the tankless water heater was operable since gas to the house had been shut-off due to the gas leak. Additionally, I had them to conduct my annual preventative maintenance on both furnaces. This was my third (3rd) time using Porterhouse Heating & Cooling. I find them to be responsive, knowledgeable, and customer-focused."
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Response time9 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for A-1 Patrick's Sewer & Pipe Services
A-1 Patrick's Sewer & Pipe Services
4.5(
189
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Patrick was very responsive to my texts relates to product information and quotes. He is very knowledgeable about the trade and he is great with customers. His service was prompt and the installation went smoothly. After the installation, I referred another friend to Patrick on water heater replacement."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Mr. Rooter Plumbing Of Cook County
Mr. Rooter Plumbing Of Cook County
3.9(
42
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I coordinated the work with Mr. Rooter's home office. Unfortunately, they didn't relay to the technician that he needed certain materials to get the job done. This caused about a 60 minutes of extra time for the technician to search around for the part and then go pick it up. Other than that, the water heater gas control valve was successfully installed and I've got hot water again."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
79 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Perma-Seal Basement Systems
Perma-Seal Basement Systems
4.4(
1,537
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Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian S did a great job diagnosing issues with my water heater. He was able to schedule one of their plumbers to come out and install a new water heater the next day. I would highly recommend Perma Seal for any future waterproofing and plumbing needs."
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Old insulation removal
New blown insulation
Perma-Seal Attic Insulation

+48

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Water Heaters FAQs, answered by experts

The right way to vent a gas water heater is to have a pipe directly upward or slopes upward out of the house. Because hot air naturally rises, this type of venting will efficiently ensure that all gas moves out of the house. Your system may rely on fans or blowers as well.

Depending on the brand of water heater, you may need to install an expansion tank in order to meet the conditions for warranty coverage. It’s important for consumers to read the fine print of the warranty to see if an expansion tank is necessary. Even if an expansion tank isn’t required for the warranty, it’s usually mandated by building codes—although not for tankless water heaters.

Choosing between an electric water heater vs. a gas water heater comes down to personal preference. Overall, electric heaters are more energy efficient than their gas competitors. They’re also quieter to operate, take up less room, and don’t come with a risk of gas leaks. 

The downside is that electric water heaters cost more to operate than gas. They might also struggle to heat water fast enough for households that use large amounts of hot water. Lastly, a power outage could cause your electric water heater to stop working, whereas gas water heaters may still function.

There are pros and cons to tankless water heaters. They are more efficient than traditional tank water heaters, and maintenance costs are lower. These units are also much more compact. On the other hand, they cost about twice as much to install as traditional tank water heaters and are more limited in terms of flow rate.

Yes, most municipalities have codes that require water heaters to have pans. A pan is necessary when a water heater or hot water storage tank is installed in an area where water leakage could cause damage, such as an attic, second floor, or finished basement. Tankless water heaters are not required to have a pan since there is no storage tank.

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