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Floros Plumbing and Heating
4.9(
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Quality work

"Mr. Floros worked with my schedule on a short timeline to replace our water heater. He professionally negotiated with me about how to get the job done approximately the way that I wanted while still meeting local code. When the job was completed, he cleaned up and took away the old unit. The price was a great value considering the work done."
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+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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J.Griffin Heating & Plumbing
4.9(
266
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallWater Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff Griffin really knows heating & plumbing! He also recommended 2 excellent 3rd-party companies: 1. Unlimited Removal and Demolition - to drain, cut up, & remove old oil tank; abate asbestos from, and remove, old boiler; remove oil filler pipes & patch foundation with cement 2. Boxford Chimney Sweep - to run a new flue liner and install a new stainless steel chimney cap We hired J.Griffin Heating & Plumbing to disconnect an ancient "snowman-style" oil-fueled steam boiler with attached "instant" water heater, and replace it with a gas boiler & free-standing gas water heater. Fast. Efficient. Clean. Pleasant & willing to answer all of our questions. All 3 companies provided very high quality experiences! I would hire any/all of them again. Bonuses: Sandy Griffin (with JGH&P), & Daniela Ibanez (with UR&D) provided excellent & timely email & phone support. 5 Stars all around!!"
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+64

Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Lund Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
4.9(
23
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallWater Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John Lund was very professional in discussing my issue. He didn't try to sell me the newest hot item, but instead understood what I really needed and worked with me to make that happen. The quoted price was very reasonable. His team were very efficient and thorough in replacing the hot water heater. They found another issue that they put a temporary fix on. I would highly recommend Lund Plumbing and Heating."
Tankless On-Demand Water Heater
2 Combi Boilers
Steam Boiler
High Efficiency Boiler with Indirect Tank
Tankless On-Demand HWH

+1

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Reservoir Home LLC
4.8(
14
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Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our mission is to make home electrification easy, affordable and awesome. We turn your water heater into a thermal battery. A Reservoir puts a heat pump, an onboard computer and industrial hydronic controls in one unit. It heats and stores water when electricity is cheapest and cleanest and holds it until your house needs it. \n

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+5

22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by7%of homeowners
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Platinum Plumbing Heating and Drain Cleaning
4.8(
103
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - RepairWater Heater - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rob had recently replaced my kitchen and bathroom faucets and I called him to see if he could now replace my gas water heater. I was happily surprised when he said he’d be out within a couple of days and I was REALLY pleased with his estimate. For both jobs, Rob showed up when he said would and was both fast and efficient. He’s a great guy - dependable, reasonable, professional and focused on providing good service to his customers. Rob is my “go to” plumber from now on!"
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Christopher Viscarello Plumbing
4.5(
72
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Repair+1 more

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is a great company. I have a 2 family with only 1 water heater, and it needed to be replaced. Chris went over all the options with me and explained everything very well. He helped me figure out the best option for my property with no pressure and no upselling. Matt and his helper were extremely professional and helpful when they installed the new unit. I just can't say enough positive things about them all! When it is so tough to know who is trustworthy enough to hire, it is helpful to know that you can trust Viscarello!!!"
High efficient boiler
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High efficient tankless

+21

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

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.

Unless they are connected to the same system, boilers and water heaters will both need their own expansion tanks. The only case they wouldn’t have separate expansion tanks is if the boiler is pulling double duty and managing a heating system while also supplying hot water for a home. In which case, you may not need a hot water heater.

Every type of water heater has its advantages and disadvantages. Understanding those can help you decide the best type for your situation and budget. 

Pros

  • Safer than gas or propane

  • Doesn’t require extensive venting systems

  • Lower upfront costs

  • Simpler to operate

  • No pilot light

  • Easier installation

  • More efficient heating than gas models

  • Available as point-of-use (POU) and whole-house units

Cons

  • Slower to heat water

  • Longer recovery time

  • Possibly higher operating costs

  • Doesn’t work during a power outage

  • Costs can increase without a 240-volt connection

A leaking water heater could potentially last for a few weeks or months before you need to repair it. However, it's not advisable to wait too long. Once your water heater starts leaking, it's likely that the underlying cause of the leak is getting worse as time goes on. Without immediate repair, your water heater could fail. Instead of using a leaky water heater, you should turn it off and call a pro to fix it.

Homeowners insurance may cover the repair or replacement of a water heater if it's damaged by a covered peril, such as a fire or a burst pipe. However, policies typically do not cover repairs or replacement needed due to normal wear and tear, old age, or lack of maintenance. For these issues, a home warranty or a manufacturer's warranty may provide coverage. While the policy might not pay to fix or replace the malfunctioning appliance itself, it often covers the cost of water damage restoration caused by the faulty water heater. Always check with your insurance provider to understand the specifics of your policy.

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