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Doty Mechanical Inc
4.5(
80
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Serving Fowler, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Doty Mechanical was professional and friendly as the water heater was installed the in the basement. We were notified in plenty of time before they arrived. The installation looks great and works perfectly. They cleaned up afterward and gave me a little run down on lighting the pilot and some general maintenance. I recommend them to anyone."
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Aire Serv of West Michigan
4.5(
53
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Serving Fowler, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They've maintenanced my furnace before I required a new one and they've always maintenanced the new one since I got it replaced about 3 years ago. Very easy to work with. I think I've been using them since 2008."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Simmons Plumbing LLC
5.0(
17
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Serving Fowler, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent plumber with outstanding customer care and follow up. Will use again as needed. Simmons replaced my water heater almost 4 years ago and that experience was excellent. This week I called about an issue I was having and the owner responded right away and was there the next day to check out the issue and resolve it. He followed up the following morning. I highly recommend this business. I have never received this type of customer service from any other business Iâ ve hired for home repair/up-keep related issues. Thank you Simmons Plumbing."
Response time20 mins
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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All Around Plumbing, LLC
4.5(
47
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Serving Fowler, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My old water heater had failed and All Around Plumbing was the only plumbing contractor that I cantacted that offered to come and install a new water heater the next day. They arrived in the morning and we had hot water shortly after dinner. They removed the old water heater and cleaned up any debris that they created."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Livingston Plumbing & Mechanical
5.0(
6
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Serving Fowler, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

"We called Greg on a Friday morning and he was there that evening. He came back Monday to test the water and then installed a custom built water softener on Thursday.He evaluated what type of softener we needed by asking about our families particular needs. Greg was very knowledgeable of his product, explained exactly what work was going to be performed and the price. I was extremely pleased with his professionalism and punctuality. I would recommend Livingston Plumbing to anyone I know looking for plumbing work and look forward to working with Greg in the future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dalton Plumbing Co.
5.0(
6
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Serving Fowler, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Dalton Co can skillfully do a kitchen and bathroom remodel for owners with a diverse range of budgets. We are a professional and qualified sub contractor. We can beat any price by 10% in most cases.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Platinum Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
5.0(
6
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Serving Fowler, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Credit card accepted

Platinum Plumbing provides full plumbing and drain cleaning services for residential and commercial customers. Everyone deserves to be provided professional and honest assessments of their plumbing issues when they arise. We promise to provide a Platinum service without the Platinum pricing.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Most hot water heater manufacturers recommend replacing the anode rod about once every three to five years. Anode rods sacrifice themselves by collecting iron, limestone, and other minerals that would otherwise corrode your hot water heater tank. This abuse wears them out long before your water heater does. Check the rod when you remove it and replace it if more than 50% of the metal has been consumed. Check the rod more frequently if you have hard water or use a water softener. 

Electric water heaters use a high amount of electricity, so they’re best for homeowners who subsidize their electric bill with solar or who live in an area with inexpensive electricity. For others, gas water heaters versus electric water heaters may be the more cost-effective solution, with the added bonus of heating water quickly and efficiently. No matter which you choose, you can lower your water temperature as low as possible to keep costs down.

When replacing an old unit, you might want to switch from a gas water heater to an electric water heater or vice versa. To do this, you will likely need to add infrastructure to the area. For example, you likely don’t have a gas line that served your old electric water heater. You’d have to call a plumber to put in a new gas line. If you’re replacing a gas unit with an electric one, the plumber will need to safely cap the old gas line. You will then need an electrician to add wiring for the new electric unit.

There are many issues that can cause cold showers, but the most likely is a problem with your water heater, especially if other fixtures also don’t get hot water. If it’s just your shower not getting hot water, you likely have a broken or damaged shower cartridge. You can replace this yourself or hire a plumber to do the work for you if you’re not comfortable working with plumbing.

The time it takes to install or replace a water heater depends on the type of heater and the complexity of the job. A professional can typically replace a standard tank-style water heater in one to three hours. However, if the work area is tight, such as a small closet or crawl space, the job could take four to five hours. Replacing an existing tankless unit takes about two to three hours, while upgrading from a tank-style to a tankless water heater is more complex and can take four to six hours. The project will take longer if you are switching fuel sources, such as installing a gas heater which can add about an hour to the timeline, or if the unit needs to be relocated.

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