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Avatar for Affordable Water Heaters LLC
Affordable Water Heaters LLC
4.9(
49
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Tankless Water Heater - RepairTankless Water Heater - Repair - For BusinessWater Heater - Install or Replace+3 more

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Affordable Water Heaters is a full-service water heater repair, replacement and installation company offering residential water heaters. We are a licensed and insured plumbing company that specializes in Water Heaters! Local offices in the Detroit, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids areas. \n \nAffordable Water Heaters has been specializing in all aspects of water heater replacement and repair service since 1996 and is considered an expert in the industry. Absolutely the highest quality work for the lowest price is our guarantee. Our years of experience, along with the use of quality products and pride in our workmanship has kept our valued customers returning for all their hot water needs.

Recommended by32%of homeowners
Avatar for Advanced Plumbing
Advanced Plumbing
4.9(
39
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallWater Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Joel was fantastic. He arrived at the scheduled time, quickly assessed the problem (leaking valve assembly) and went to work to fix the problem. If you are looking for a fair price and quality work, look no further. Advanced Plumbing is the way to go."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Pelkey Services
Pelkey Services
5.0(
22
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For BusinessTankless Water Heater - Repair+5 more

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed a hot water heater replacement Brian called back gave me a great quote. Showed up with a new better quality than expected Hot Water Heater within 1 hour. Within 2 hours the he replaced the old one educated me about the equipment the required maintenance and I had hot water! Very kind professional and knowledgeable! If you want the work done right this is the guy! Thanks again Brian!"
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Recommended by31%of homeowners
Avatar for Service Giant, LLC
Service Giant, LLC
4.6(
17
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - Install - For BusinessTankless Water Heater - Repair+3 more

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I Called service giant on a sunday, they had someone right out. They were professional and well knowledgeable. They explained my hot water heater to me in a way i understood. But the best part about service giant is they were affordable and flexible with my budget and the cleaned up afterwards. I would highly recommend this company for any plumbing need."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Brock Mechanical
Brock Mechanical
4.5(
20
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Solar Water Heater System - InstallTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+6 more

Serving Independence, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joseph was able to come the same day and get the job done. That was a big relief to me. After the work was complete he showed me where the paperwork was stored with the tank and told me what I can do to maintain it so it lasts longer. He showed me how to shut off the water and gas leading to it and how to relight the pilot. We have very hard water in Fenton. I was very pleased with his work and grateful for the senior discount."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Water Heaters FAQs, answered by experts

An average-sized empty water heater weighs around 150 pounds. Tankless water heaters are much lighter, weighing between 10 and 50 pounds. The smaller size and added convenience come at a price, though—tankless water heaters average about twice the price of their traditional counterparts.

If your system is not vented properly, you could experience what’s called backdrafting. Backdrafting is when your ventilation system isn’t working as it should, and instead of releasing gases outside, they get trapped inside your home. 

Gas and propane water heaters create a few types of combustion gases, but the most dangerous is carbon monoxide. If there’s too much build-up of these gases inside your home, it can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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.

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.

Any item that can hold on to moisture and encourage mold growth should be discarded and replaced following water damage. Upholstered items, such as armchairs and couches, and soft items, such as mattresses, usually must be thrown away once they've taken on a lot of water. Soft furniture is difficult to dry out, creating an inviting environment for mold.

You may also need to replace hardwood furniture following water damage if you're unable to fully dry it out. If you have appliances and electronics that have been fully submerged in water, particularly sewage, you'll need to replace those, too.

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