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T.M. LeBlanc Repair Service
4.7(
97
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Tankless Water Heater - RepairTankless Water Heater - Repair - For Business

Serving Central, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Problem: Outside faucet/pipe where water comes into the house was leaking. Driveway had sunk and pulled the line down, bending pipe and causing leak. Tommy arrived, thoroughly reviewed the situation, explained the problem, explained how to fix it and immediately began working. He worked straight until problem was fixed and cleaned up the work area. Very skilled and competent plumber, and a very nice man. And, his fees were very reasonable. Will definitely call him again for our plumbing needs and highly recommend him!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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American Plumbing
4.4(
51
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For BusinessTankless Water Heater - Repair+5 more

Serving Central, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"In August 2023, I had a slab leak. Mr. Terry from American Plumbing came and did a leak detection. It was a cold water line slab leak and I had to get 1 cold water line rerouted.. Fast forward to January 2024, some tiles in my floor felt warm to touch which I knew had something to do with pipes. I called Mr. Terry from American Plumbing and he came out that following Monday and performed a leak detection. It was a hot water slab leak from 2 lines. This time, Seth and Logan came out the very next day to reroute 2 hot water lines. One to the washer and one to the kitchen sink. These two guys are so awesome. Again, very knowledgeable and answered every question I had without hesitation and without getting annoyed. This company is top tier. From the initial phone call with Chelsie (both times) to Mr. Terry coming out, to Seth and Logan performing the repairs. I recommend this company everytime."
Water cooler repaired.
Cable bundle ran through a sewer line 8' deep.
Kitchen sink drain line that was busted in the slab.
Exposing the 10' deep water leak.
Fire hydrant installation.

+20

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Reliable Plumbing Inc.
4.4(
18
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For BusinessTankless Water Heater - Repair+5 more

Serving Central, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Five stars are simply not enough to express my satisfaction with the service provided by Reliable Plumbing. After multiple other companies failed me, their team quickly and professionally solved my drain clog issue, and supplied and installed my new tankless water heater. The technician was was knowledgeable, courteous, and explained everything throughout the process, and I love that they are a family owned business. To top it all off, their prices beat other companies I had to deal with. Thank you Reliable Plumbing. I don't have enough words to express my appreciation. I gained a forever plumbing company!"
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Shower Installation
Water Heater Replacement
Water Heater Installation
Water Heater Installation

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Pedigos Plumbing
5.0(
2
)
Tankless Water Heater - InstallWater Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Central, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Words can’t describe how amazing Josh and Lonnie with Pedigo’s Plumbing are. I found them on Angi after my tank water heater started leaking, and I was nervous about being sold something I didn’t need. But as soon as they arrived, I felt comfortable. They were friendly, professional, and explained everything clearly. They found the leak and let me know I needed a replacement, but instead of pressuring me, they gave me multiple options, including a Navien tankless water heater. Since we always ran out of hot water when multiple people showered, I chose the tankless. They removed the old water heater from the attic with ease, installed the new unit, showed me how it worked, protected my floors, and cleaned everything up. The entire experience was amazing. I now have a plumbing company for life. Josh and Lonnie are the guys to call!"
Garage remodel
Garage remodel
Tankless water heater
Tankless water heater
J & Junior Plumbing
4.8(
90
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - RepairWater Heater - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Central, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"J and Junior were very professional and did a great job installing my new water heater. They were right on time and were very careful. I thought they were also very reasonably priced. I am now going to use them for all my plumbing needs in the future."
Hot water heater
Hot water heater
Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Water Heaters FAQs, answered by experts

While possible, professional assistance is recommended to ensure compliance with local regulations and avoidance of avoidable risks.

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.

Flushing biannually, checking the anode rod, and temperature settings maximize equipment lifespan while reducing surprise costs.

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.

A larger heater requires a larger breaker—unless there’s one already installed. The longer answer to this question is more nuanced. Do you place demands on the heater at the same time as running other heavy-duty appliances like ovens and washing machines? Do you live in an older home that may not have considered the higher electrical demands we have now? Breakers need to be sized at 125% of the load. To find that load, you should call a local electrical pro.

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