How much does water heater installation cost?

<div>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-water-heater-installation-cost.htm#">cost to install a new water heater</a> is around $1,300, but you can expect to pay between $875 and $1,750, depending on the kind of water heater, the size of the unit, and the professional chosen to complete the work. Tankless water heaters can push your price higher, as installation is more complicated, with prices as high as $3,500. The location and accessibility of your water heater will play a role in the project cost, as those sitting in tight spaces like a crawl space will drive up your labor costs.</div>

Should plumbers be certified or licensed?

<div>Yes, most states require plumbers to be licensed, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed plumber could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: <ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</li></ul> Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

Should HVAC technicians be certified or licensed?

<div>Yes, most states require <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/which-hvac-certifications-do-technicians-need.htm">HVAC technicians to be certified</a>, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed HVAC technician could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: <ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi </li></ul>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

Is it hard to install your own water heater?

<div>It is very difficult and dangerous to install your own water heater, so we strongly recommend against tackling this as a DIY project. Not only will you need to wire your water heater, but you’ll also need to connect plumbing to the intake and outlet. Sweating copper pipes and connecting wiring properly are skills most DIYers don’t have, and even if you do feel confident you can do it, working with water and electricity always leaves the potential for electrocution. Hiring a local water heater installer is well worth the investment.</div>

How much do plumbers typically charge?

<div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/plumber-cost.htm">The average cost to hire a plumber</a> is around $100 an hour but can vary between $45 and $200 an hour depending on the plumber’s experience and the repair that you need. It’s also important to note that these prices can go up on holidays, and emergency plumber rates average $150 per hour, in addition to a flat-rate trip fee of $100 to $350. </div>

Top 10 Best Boiler repair pros in Royal Oak, MD

AJS Climate Solutions LLC

AJS Climate Solutions LLC

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

2 years of experience

AJS Climate Solutions LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Top notch very knowable and work hard to get the job done right and quick. I have already referred them to someone who has used them on multiple jobs and is ver happy with them"

Hal C on February 2024

AJS Climate Solutions LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Top notch very knowable and work hard to get the job done right and quick. I have already referred them to someone who has used them on multiple jobs and is ver happy with them"

Hal C on February 2024

Markey Electrical Services

Markey Electrical Services

Customers say: Quick response

4 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Markey Electrical Services is your one stop shop for all your home electrical needs. With over 14 years of experience in the electrical field, I work closely with my customers to ensure their projects are completed accurately and quickly. I pride myself on quality work, customer satisfaction, and affordable pricing. Please call or text me directly at anytime at 443-929-7446 for qoutes and scheduleing

"Mike is the best! I definitely recommend him and have his contact programmed in my phone. He’s honest, fair, and efficient. Highly recommend!! "

Shraddha C on July 2025

Markey Electrical Services is your one stop shop for all your home electrical needs. With over 14 years of experience in the electrical field, I work closely with my customers to ensure their projects are completed accurately and quickly. I pride myself on quality work, customer satisfaction, and affordable pricing. Please call or text me directly at anytime at 443-929-7446 for qoutes and scheduleing

"Mike is the best! I definitely recommend him and have his contact programmed in my phone. He’s honest, fair, and efficient. Highly recommend!! "

Shraddha C on July 2025

West Shore Home Salisbury

31440 Winterplace Parkway

West Shore Home Salisbury

31440 Winterplace Parkway

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 98% of Angi customers

224 local quotes requested

To accomplish our mission, we have implemented a simple approach that will restore the beauty of your home while significantly reducing your energy bills - and we get it done in just one day! From start to finish, the West Shore Window & Door, Inc., experience is engineered to bring happiness to every home. The health and safety of our customers and employees is a top priority. Our team is following all CDC guidelines so we can provide you with the fast and convenient home improvements. We are also offering free virtual design consultations! Schedule your free consultation today.

"They were very good "

Deral L on December 2024

To accomplish our mission, we have implemented a simple approach that will restore the beauty of your home while significantly reducing your energy bills - and we get it done in just one day! From start to finish, the West Shore Window & Door, Inc., experience is engineered to bring happiness to every home. The health and safety of our customers and employees is a top priority. Our team is following all CDC guidelines so we can provide you with the fast and convenient home improvements. We are also offering free virtual design consultations! Schedule your free consultation today.

"They were very good "

Deral L on December 2024

A Quality First Service Company, LLC

A Quality First Service Company, LLC

Customers say: Terrific value

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

35 years of experience

For four decades, our business has thrived on referrals because we do the job right—every time. Homeowners choose us for competitive pricing, unmatched craftsmanship, and a team that gets it done on time. We deliver quality you can see and results that last. Ready to transform your home? Call us today!

"The job was to install a water heater and it was complete the problem was I paid for a new water heater a they installed one with a big dent on the top and never informed me and cover it with paper work . When I call the manager he had a attitude because I want him to come installs water heater with no damage to it."

Jordan B on August 2022

For four decades, our business has thrived on referrals because we do the job right—every time. Homeowners choose us for competitive pricing, unmatched craftsmanship, and a team that gets it done on time. We deliver quality you can see and results that last. Ready to transform your home? Call us today!

"The job was to install a water heater and it was complete the problem was I paid for a new water heater a they installed one with a big dent on the top and never informed me and cover it with paper work . When I call the manager he had a attitude because I want him to come installs water heater with no damage to it."

Jordan B on August 2022

Eastern Shore Maintenance

Eastern Shore Maintenance

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

10 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"This job actually went from a mini-split AC quote, to a entire central AC/Heat pump and new duct-work installation, so this review is of the later. Where to start? I can't speak highly enough about Ronnie and his crew. From the lightning fast responses to my questions/concerns, the friendliness of his crew, their attention to detail, and of course, the above-and-beyond effort in making the final system absolutely perfect. As someone who has dealt with many houses from MD to FL in the past 25 years, all with existing AC units in varying states of disrepair; I wasn't entirely sure what to expect when doing a completely new installation in a home that didn't have existing ductwork, electrical wiring and plumbing. Ronnie explained to me in detail why a mini-split system wasn't the best option given my home's layout. He then proceeded to explain to me the technical and practical reasons behind his choices for the location of a central A/C & condenser, the drain routing, new electrical wiring and fuse-panel considerations, and the ductwork routing/sizing. Given all this, I was confident that things would be installed correctly from the start and I wouldn't be dealing with nuisance issues in the future. Note: That aside from the appearance and location of the ceiling vents themselves, I wasn't terribly concerned about the aesthetic aspects of this job because the majority of work was being performed in a largely unused attic space. Needless to say, I was truly shocked by the final installation. As someone who has a degree in mechanical engineering, I was impressed by the uniformity of the step-down/sizing of the duct system to deliver air efficiently to the most distant parts of the house, specifically to the two areas of the home I deemed most important, and the orderliness of the hanging flexible duct hoses. So not only did he install an incredibly quiet, efficient system, he did so in a manner that still left me with about 85% of usable attic-space by strategically locating and routing all parts of the system. To sum things up, the effort that Eastern Shore Maint LLC put into this installation (which only took two-and-a-half business days) was herculean to say the least. They had to procure the services of an electrician to drastically alter the power supply in my home, work around material shortage issues, and still got the job done a day ahead of schedule. Finally - although Eastern Shore Maint LLC wasn't the cheapest bid I received for this project, I am glad I chose them because I couldn't be more happy with and confident in the final product. From start to finish, a completely professional job!"

Michael W on September 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"This job actually went from a mini-split AC quote, to a entire central AC/Heat pump and new duct-work installation, so this review is of the later. Where to start? I can't speak highly enough about Ronnie and his crew. From the lightning fast responses to my questions/concerns, the friendliness of his crew, their attention to detail, and of course, the above-and-beyond effort in making the final system absolutely perfect. As someone who has dealt with many houses from MD to FL in the past 25 years, all with existing AC units in varying states of disrepair; I wasn't entirely sure what to expect when doing a completely new installation in a home that didn't have existing ductwork, electrical wiring and plumbing. Ronnie explained to me in detail why a mini-split system wasn't the best option given my home's layout. He then proceeded to explain to me the technical and practical reasons behind his choices for the location of a central A/C & condenser, the drain routing, new electrical wiring and fuse-panel considerations, and the ductwork routing/sizing. Given all this, I was confident that things would be installed correctly from the start and I wouldn't be dealing with nuisance issues in the future. Note: That aside from the appearance and location of the ceiling vents themselves, I wasn't terribly concerned about the aesthetic aspects of this job because the majority of work was being performed in a largely unused attic space. Needless to say, I was truly shocked by the final installation. As someone who has a degree in mechanical engineering, I was impressed by the uniformity of the step-down/sizing of the duct system to deliver air efficiently to the most distant parts of the house, specifically to the two areas of the home I deemed most important, and the orderliness of the hanging flexible duct hoses. So not only did he install an incredibly quiet, efficient system, he did so in a manner that still left me with about 85% of usable attic-space by strategically locating and routing all parts of the system. To sum things up, the effort that Eastern Shore Maint LLC put into this installation (which only took two-and-a-half business days) was herculean to say the least. They had to procure the services of an electrician to drastically alter the power supply in my home, work around material shortage issues, and still got the job done a day ahead of schedule. Finally - although Eastern Shore Maint LLC wasn't the cheapest bid I received for this project, I am glad I chose them because I couldn't be more happy with and confident in the final product. From start to finish, a completely professional job!"

Michael W on September 2022

15 years of experience

Super Techs, LLC is locally owned and operated in Millsboro, DE, and offers on-site services to many residential and commercial facilities throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. We have the best deals on new and recertified computers, accessories, and on-site or in-shop services that other service providers just can't compete with. Super Techs was built with the goal of providing the absolute best quality of service. We take the time to educate the customer in the latest technological advancements which helps them take informed decisions. We can confidently say that we provide the best on-site service at the lowest cost in the area.

Alpha and Omega Fiberglass

Alpha and Omega Fiberglass

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Fiberglass Roofing experts! Want a clean, fiberglass, accessible roof? We're the ones to call! We'll get rid of your rubber roof and install beautiful fiberglass roofing. Already have a fiberglass roof? Call us when you need a patch and paint job! Or maybe your shower or pool needs some fiberglass! We'll respond to you within 24 hours with our game plan and recommendations, and schedule a free estimate in the week!

"Hired alpha and omega a few times. They were very accommodating and did quality work. Would hire again."

Adam W on September 2024

Fiberglass Roofing experts! Want a clean, fiberglass, accessible roof? We're the ones to call! We'll get rid of your rubber roof and install beautiful fiberglass roofing. Already have a fiberglass roof? Call us when you need a patch and paint job! Or maybe your shower or pool needs some fiberglass! We'll respond to you within 24 hours with our game plan and recommendations, and schedule a free estimate in the week!

"Hired alpha and omega a few times. They were very accommodating and did quality work. Would hire again."

Adam W on September 2024

AccuTemp HVAC ,LLC

9797 Tilghman Island Road

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AccuTemp HVAC ,LLC

9797 Tilghman Island Road

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Emergency services offered

Heating & Air-conditioning

Welcome to BWI Builders, your trusted partner in comprehensive construction solutions. With a focus on excellence, we specialize in bathroom and kitchen remodeling, full home renovations, professional painting, roofing, exterior upgrades, and more. What sets us apart is our commitment to transparency from detailed proposals to clear pricing on a draw schedule. Backed by over 30 years of collective experience and a solid 5 year track record, we take pride in our owner-operated approach, ensuring a hands-on commitment to every project. With 45 successful full remodels completed in the past year, BWI Builders stands as a symbol of quality craftsmanship and open professionalism, making your vision our top priority. Experience the difference with us!

All Star Heating & Air Conditioning LLC

609 Main Street

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All Star Heating & Air Conditioning LLC

609 Main Street

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Free onsite estimate