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

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Porterhouse Heating & Cooling
4.8(
218
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Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Gary, IN 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
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Summers Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (P)- Crown Point
5.0(
16
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - RepairWater Heater - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling we try to make service easy & fast! With all of our locations there is a good chance we're helping someone in your neighborhood with their plumbing, heating or cooling issues. We take the stress out of calling a repairman! Our friendly, helpful, and honest technicians are here to make your life easier, not harder than it already is. \n \nOur highly skilled, licensed, and trained technicians perform superior work, every time. We are committed to being honest, thorough, and friendly when we arrive at your house for an estimate or repair.

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Young Plumbing
4.1(
82
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Solar Water Heater System - InstallTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+6 more

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Our water heater sprung a leak and proceeded to leak in our laundry room.
 I checked Angie's List that evening and sent message to Young Plumbing for service.
Young Plumbing contacted me first thing in the morning for appointment.
Two service men came out and removed old water heater and mess of wrapping around water heater.
They replaced with new water heater from their truck.  Completed all plumbing that was needed with copper tubing and added two shut off valves to help us out in the future with any plumbing problems.
The men that came out were very pleasant, quick and efficient.  They explained everything to us about the new equipment.
Also, they cleaned up everything and the laundry room looked great! . I would certainly recommend for service and response time.  The price was higher than I thought, but I am happy to have it all done within one hour without any fuss or mess.
Thank you.
"
Bath in Browns
Response time5 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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American Pride Plumbing and Gas INC.
5.0(
10
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Repair+1 more

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Justin was amazing to work with and he used his skill to creat something unique. We used a 300 gallon pond as a filter for a 12,000 gallon pond. He used check valves to prevent back flow, adjustable valves to control the flow, and piping for aeration that requires only gravity to flow effectively."
Tankless install
Tankless install
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Water Heaters FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Venting a gas water heater out of the roof is preferable in most cases. Heated exhaust gases naturally rise, so a vertical vent pipe is efficient. If you’re trying to vent through a pipe exiting a wall, the angle of the pipe may be more horizontal than vertical, making the venting system less effective. If you go through a wall, you may need to add a fan to ensure a successful expulsion of the gases outdoors.

If your system is not vented properly, you could experience what’s called backdrafting. Backdrafting is when your ventilation system isn’t working as it should, and instead of releasing gases outside, they get trapped inside your home. 

Gas and propane water heaters create a few types of combustion gases, but the most dangerous is carbon monoxide. If there’s too much build-up of these gases inside your home, it can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

When the water expands in a hot water heater, it puts pressure on your hot water pipes and can cause leaks or a rupture in the hot water tank under certain conditions. Pipes or water heaters may split due to the pressure where there is a backflow preventer that prevents the hot water heater from diffusing pressure by releasing water back to the public water line.

In these scenarios, a hot water heater expansion tank provides a place for the hot water heater to relieve pressure and prevent bursts and leaks.

Price variations arise from size, type (tankless or tank), efficiency grades, and installation complexity, including labor and materials.

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