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Avatar for Quick Service Plumbing Heating & Drain Cleaning
Quick Service Plumbing Heating & Drain Cleaning
4.9(
254
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Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Fallston, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andy and his helper were INCREDIBLY respectful, punctual, and competent. Andy showed me what was wrong with my leaking shower head before/after repair and stepped me through the whole process. The total cost was cheaper compared to other plumbers and he took the time to show me how I could prevent other water damage in my shower stall. He made sure everything was cleaned up afterwards. More importantly, he was very nice and easy to work with. I highly recommend his services for any plumbing repairs."
Response time1 hour
Response rate96%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Atkisson Plumbing and Heating Company
4.7(
218
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Fallston, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I sent an inquiry through Home Advisor the night my water heater started leaking and Bob called me bright and early the very next morning. He was professional, pleasant and replacement pricing was very reasonable. He and his plumber treated my home with respect by putting down drop cloths and they were quick with the replacement! They now have a customer for life."
Response time6 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Harco Mechanical Services LLC
5.0(
5
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Fallston, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Joe and Dan are very professional and have competitive prices. They did a stellar job removing our old water heater and installing the new one. They were enjoyable to work with and helpful with our questions/concerns. We definitely recommend Joe and Dan for any water heater needs. Thank you!"
Harco Mechanical Services
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Steve's Monster Plumbing and Drain Cleaning
Steve's Monster Plumbing and Drain Cleaning
5.0(
10
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Fallston, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"He came be ause I had someone else replace my well pump and still had no water. He showed up on time and checked everything. He had to pull the pump again and it ended up being the wiring. He ran the wire the whole length of the pipe,at least 300 feet or more. Then pump the pump back in the ground. He installed a gauge on my water tank and made sure we had water before he left. All this in the humid weather that day. He was very nice and knowledgeable. And very professional. Would definately use him again."
Water heater installs
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

It takes between one and three hours to replace a hot water heater element, depending on whether you hire a pro or do the work yourself. For example, a professional plumber with all the necessary tools and experience can often finish the job in one to two hours, whereas DIY will take two to three hours because it'll involve more preparation and troubleshooting.

Typically, only a high-efficiency water heater with an inducer fan can be vented outside the house. Otherwise, your water heater needs to be installed on the inside and vented through the roof. However, certain areas may allow a standard-efficiency water heater to be vented outside. Check your local building codes to be sure.

Most standard residential water heaters, which are typically around 40 gallons and use 240 volts and between 3,500 and 5,500 watts, require a 30-amp, two-pole circuit breaker. For smaller, point-of-use water heaters using 120 volts and between 1,500 and 3,000 watts, a 30-amp breaker is also often adequate. However, some models may have different needs; units that use more watts than average may require a 40-amp breaker, while smaller units might only need a 20-amp breaker. Newer, tankless, or more energy-efficient models can also require a higher amperage. Having the correct breaker size is crucial for safe and efficient operation, so it's best to consult a licensed electrician to determine the specific needs of your water heater.

Water heater installation code requirements are in place to keep your family and home safe. Water heaters that are installed wrong can simply not work. However, that's an, if you're lucky, type of situation. More commonly, incorrectly installed water heaters pose a real threat from carbon monoxide poisoning, gas leaks, water leaks, and even explosions. 

You can and should vent the gas from your hot water heater to the outside of your home. Traditionally, these gases were vented back to other gas appliances, like stoves or furnaces, but many jurisdictions have outlawed this practice due to the risks it provides. 

Most water heaters today use atmospheric venting that exhausts the gas out of the home through a pipe.

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