Best water heater pros near Jackson, LA

Q: What is the proper vent pipe for a water heater?

• <div><p>Due to the high temperature, using stainless steel vent pipes for your tankless water heater&rsquo;s exhaust vent is best. Also, it is safe to use a flexible vent duct as the exhaust fan. If installing the exhaust fan yourself, make sure you are using heat-resistant silicon to connect the exhaust vent and the duct on your water heater.</p></div>

Q: Is ventilation necessary for water heaters?

• <div><p>Not all <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-water-heaters.htm">types of water heaters</a> require a venting system. Electric tankless water heaters don&rsquo;t use natural or propane gas, so no venting is required. Instead, they use electric burners to heat water quickly and efficiently. However, any system that does use gas or propane will require ventilation. </p></div>

Q: What size tankless water heater to replace a 50-gallon water heater?

• <div><p>A tankless water heater with a flow rate of 10 GPM should replace a conventional 50-gallon water heater. To avoid a surprise cold shower or two and to keep your energy costs in check, it's important to replace a conventional tanked water heater with the equivalent tankless water heater. Your household size and the number of hot-water-using devices you use at once can help you determine the best-size tankless water heater. </p></div>

Q: Are water heater pans required by code?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How can I cut down my water bill?

• <div><p>A single shower consumes an average of over 17 gallons, while brushing your teeth with the water running uses up to four unnecessary gallons. Watering the lawn spreads hundreds of gallons of water across the yard each time. Limiting water usage in these areas can significantly cut down your water bill. </p></div>

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Last update on November 11, 2022

Reviewed in November 2022
It had nothing to do with the operator, Chris or his helper or the Office Manager, Jamie. These 3 were the best & it was because of Jamie that I even went with this company after I was told not to by other people. I had 2 other companies I had already spoke with, but Jamie’s above & beyond is...
Wastewater Environmental Systems, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
Ryan and his team did a great job installing my water heater. They were professional, knowledgeable and provided great customer service. The work was completed in a very timely manner.
Plumb Crazy LLC
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Reviewed in May 2020
The owner was very friendly and overall the job was acceptable. However, there were some issues like they did not bring ladders for a two-story house, they left some water bottles on the lawn and I had to untangle my water hoses. All in all, they did a good job, but some minor issues dropped my...
Hoffman's Lawn Service
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Reviewed in October 2019
I purchased a home in February of 2018 and had a leaking cast iron pipe run water under my house for a few months before I started having issues in my kitchen. I completely rebuilt my kitchen but unfortunately no one at the time mentioned that I needed to do anything under the house. Fast...
Sunlight Contractors
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Reviewed in February 2019
Andre worked my into his busy schedule for water leak on the washer He is professional, courteous & friendly. Was on time. Will use him again. Came out on Saturday to fix it.
Pikes Handyman Service
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Reviewed in January 2018
Called Colton on his cell phone 8 something tonight. He was super understanding and patient. He gave us a few pointers. We tried it out and 15 minutes later our water heater was up and running. We sincerely appreciate your help Colton.
Salvation Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2016
They prompt, professional and did what they said they would do. It was on a weekend but everything went well and the water was back on Sunday morning.
Jasmine Sewer and Drain Services
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Reviewed in May 2016
After buying a state of the art heat pump water heater, I could not find a plumber who either had the availability or knowledge to install it. Most never returned my calls. This provider worked me into his schedule, arrived on time the next day and most importantly did a very professional...
McGaughey Plumbing L.L.C.
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Top-Rated Water heater pros in Jackson - Updated Nov 2026

J&S Plumbing

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Serving Jackson, LA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"J&amp;amp;S plumbing (Jose Arita) came and installed a new hot water heater. He was very professional, nice and completed the job as per the specifications. He had been recommended by a friend and I would recommend his services."

+14

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Serving Jackson, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had GatorCo install a new 3.5 ton unit in our house and the process was incredible! They were communicative, timely, and the price was perfect. Iâ ve had them come back for regular maintenance as well. Very reasonably priced, and very responsive. Highly recommend GatorCo HVAC for all of your air conditioning needs."

Response time1 day

Response rate86%

Recommended by37%of homeowners

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Serving Jackson, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were outstanding !!! Work and equipment way better than Home Depot and Lowe’s water heater. All new valves, pan, cut off valves, connections etc…. Left the work area clean! I would recommend them."

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Joshua Bennett

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Serving Jackson, LA and surrounding areas

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Serving Jackson, 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."

Response time8 hrs

Response rate97%

Recommended by79%of homeowners

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Hurricane Drain Plumbing

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Serving Jackson, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Credit card accepted

"Hurricane Drain Company called me minutes after purchasing a coupon from Angie's List. They asked me the best time to schedule, the plumber showed up, on time and professional. Nicely done, simple as that.
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Recommended by84%of homeowners

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Serving Jackson, LA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

"Jared of DJ'S HOME SERVICES did a great job! Not only did he correct original problem with sprayer, but was knowledgable to know the cause: sediment buildup in hot water tank due to brown water episode a month ago, which he corrected too."

+25

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Jackson, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"He was able to quickly diagnose that the water leak from the water heater was a result of a ruptured tank, resulting in the need to replace the entire water heater."

Recommended by81%of homeowners

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Serving Jackson, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Axis Plumbing team were punctual, efficient, professional, totally neat and removed the old water heater off the premises! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM!"

+12

Response time6 hrs

Response rate100%

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Serving Jackson, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

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We are an owner operated business with several years of experience and knownlodge! We specialize in heating, cooling, refrigeration, generators and electrical! We will not stop until the job is complete, we have very competitive pricing, and we offer free estimates! No job is too big or too small, so give Mac HVAC a call!

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Water Heaters FAQs, answered by experts

Due to the high temperature, using stainless steel vent pipes for your tankless water heater’s exhaust vent is best. Also, it is safe to use a flexible vent duct as the exhaust fan. If installing the exhaust fan yourself, make sure you are using heat-resistant silicon to connect the exhaust vent and the duct on your water heater.

Not all types of water heaters require a venting system. Electric tankless water heaters don’t use natural or propane gas, so no venting is required. Instead, they use electric burners to heat water quickly and efficiently. However, any system that does use gas or propane will require ventilation.

A tankless water heater with a flow rate of 10 GPM should replace a conventional 50-gallon water heater. To avoid a surprise cold shower or two and to keep your energy costs in check, it's important to replace a conventional tanked water heater with the equivalent tankless water heater. Your household size and the number of hot-water-using devices you use at once can help you determine the best-size tankless water heater.

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 single shower consumes an average of over 17 gallons, while brushing your teeth with the water running uses up to four unnecessary gallons. Watering the lawn spreads hundreds of gallons of water across the yard each time. Limiting water usage in these areas can significantly cut down your water bill.

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