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Avatar for Water Heaters Now, Inc.
Water Heaters Now, Inc.
4.7(
90
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Solar Water Heater System - InstallTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+6 more

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Contacted Water Heaters Now to replace 30-year old water heater. Shane ran through all our options, doing an excellent job of explaining the differences, pluses, and minuses of the many choices. Based on the conversation with Shane, and the fact Water Heaters Now is a Rheem certified "Pro Plumber", decided to proceed with Water Heaters Now. Even though we were not under an emergency as old water heater was still working, Shane and company were able to come out the next day. The installer, Jake, arrived on-time, was very professional, did a great job explaining the replacement process, explaining the maintenance aspects of the new water heater, and leaving the work area in very clean condition. Based on our experience with Shane, Jake, and Water Heaters Now, would highly recommend Water Heaters Now to anyone who asks."
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+7

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Pure Mechanical
Pure Mechanical
5.0(
24
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallWater Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were excellent to work with and straightforward with pricing and helped me get my hot water heater up and running. This was to get my existing water heater up and running for now not install a new one like the caption says."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C
B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C
4.8(
161
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Solar Water Heater System - InstallTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+6 more

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"My God! Dan came out this morning, I explained what was done, he went to work on it right away! My furnace stopped working December 25th, 2024, no heat till today! Keep in mind, the last technician I hired in January 2025, charged me 240 dollars for 20 minutes analysis just to tell me I need new furnace and AC central, my AC works beautifully. Then I used 4 space heaters to keep my house warm! Man my electric bill was over 400 dollars the first month and climbing higher each coming months till Spring arrived! I hired B & D Plumbing and Heater Co. to come out and finish the job. It was a gentleman name Dan, he did an extremely awesome job, telling me the details, explaining everything I needed to knowledge. And now the furnace works about as good as it gets beautifully. The impressive part, he took his sweet time. And the most impressive part was when he presented my total bill! I was about to have a major heart attack when I saw the bill! It wasn’t through the roof bill! Cheap cheap"
Newly installed Lennox air conditioning unit.
Home without any duct work.
Newly installed Lennox furance.
Rough-In: Furnace & Air Conditioning
Broken furnace.

+79

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for NORTHERN PLUMBING & SOFTENING
NORTHERN PLUMBING & SOFTENING
4.6(
33
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For BusinessTankless Water Heater - Repair+5 more

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I was going to have some work done to my basement and needed the water heater moved. It was time replace the heater so I asked Northern if they could remove the heater and install the new one the next day. They were fine with that. The workers were very professional and friendly. The installer took the time to explain all the controls and maintenance. Very pleased with results"
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At Northern Plumbing & Softening, we sell and install Hague Quality Water softeners, the best in water treatment equipment, and service all makes and models of water softeners. (That's nearly 50 brands!)
In addition, we sell water softener salt and other supplies to help keep your water softener running effectively and efficiently. You'll conserve water and your water will be the highest quality. Soft water is better in so many ways, and we can help achieve it for you and your family.
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+7

Response time2 days
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Abel Plumbing, Inc.
Abel Plumbing, Inc.
4.8(
84
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or ServiceTankless Water Heater - Install

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Neil is a great guy to work with. Very professional and considerate of our needs. He installed our water heater and our softener. Good prices, too! Thank you, Neil, for promptly answering our calls and arriving on time!"
Response time2 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Tony's Plumbing, Inc.
5.0(
26
)
Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tony was great! Our hot water heater went out yesterday (4/20/15) and we did not realize it was out until 10 pm that night. The next morning (5:30 am) I submitted a request for service and Tony was able to come out by 7:15 am. Within 5 minutes Tony had the hot water heater running again. Along with the service Tony provided advice on how to prevent our issues again. Thanks Tony!"
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Matthew's Plumbing, Inc.
Matthew's Plumbing, Inc.
4.8(
6
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For BusinessTankless Water Heater - Repair+5 more

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Matthews plumbing did a fantastic job repairing our water heater. Matt quickly returned our request for a service call. He went above and beyond by gathering any possible parts before coming to diagnosis the issue to ensure it was fixed on the same call. I would highly recommend Matthews plumbing to anyone who is having any issues."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Randy's Electric & Plumbing
Randy's Electric & Plumbing
4.6(
2,952
)
Water Heater - Install or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Repair+2 more

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were great.  They're awesome.  The people who lived here before me had incorrectly sealed the electrical box outside so water had gotten inside.  They cleaned out that area because there was some corrosion in there, and they replaced one of the breakers.  I thought it was a little expensive because I don't think they were there that long, but I know electricians are expensive.  I had an emergency, so I had a number of electrical outlets that were out, including in my master bedroom, and so I did pay an emergency fee to have them come out, but they came out that same day like they said they were going to.  I left the keys, so they came when they were supposed to."
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+10

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Water Heaters FAQs, answered by experts

No, boilers and water heaters are not interchangeable because they serve different primary functions. Boilers are used for central heating systems, providing hot water or steam to heat your home. In contrast, a water heater's purpose is to supply hot water for daily household use, such as for faucets and showers. A water heater alone cannot supply the warm water or steam needed for a central heating system.

While they are not interchangeable, it is common to have both a boiler and a water heater. In fact, a conventional boiler often works best when a water heater system is already in place. The two systems can be combined to provide both heating and hot water, either by pairing a boiler with an indirect water heater or by installing a premade combination boiler-water heater unit. For home heating, some homeowners may also opt for a furnace instead of a boiler.

If your gas water heater is over 20 years old, it should be replaced. Gas water heaters can last up to 12 years and while they can exceed this expectancy if well-maintained, a heater that's 20 years old would require replacement. The heater is unlikely to run as efficiently as a new model and could be more expensive to do so.

Yes, most municipalities have codes that require water heaters to have pans. A pan is necessary when a water heater or hot water storage tank is installed in an area where water leakage could cause damage, such as an attic, second floor, or finished basement. Tankless water heaters are not required to have a pan since there is no storage tank.

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.

A thermocouple is a pretty simple device. It simply tells the control valve if heat is present. Most water heaters can use a universal thermocouple, provided it's the correct length. Getting one that's long enough for your appliance is crucial for success. However, some water heater models require model-specific thermocouples, which is why it's essential to take your existing one to the store to find the right match.

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