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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 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

18 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
Tony's Plumbing, Inc.
5.0(
26
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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 quick to respond, great communicator, helpful, knowledgeable, kind and quick! We were out of a water heater on Thanksgiving, he was at our house on early Friday morning with a quick painless install. We are SO thankful we found him!"
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%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Water Heaters FAQs, answered by experts

The average cost to replace a water heater is around $1,325, with a typical range of $900 to $1,800 for a standard replacement. The final price depends on the type of heater (tank vs. tankless), its size, fuel source (gas or electric), and the complexity of the installation. A simple one-to-one replacement will be on the lower end of the cost spectrum. However, if you are switching from one type of heater or energy source to another, you can expect labor costs to be significantly higher due to the extra work involved. It's also worth considering that while gas and electric heaters may have similar upfront costs, their long-term operating costs can differ based on local utility prices.

When the water expands in a hot water heater, it puts pressure on your hot water pipes and can cause leaks or a rupture in the hot water tank under certain conditions. Pipes or water heaters may split due to the pressure where there is a backflow preventer that prevents the hot water heater from diffusing pressure by releasing water back to the public water line.

In these scenarios, a hot water heater expansion tank provides a place for the hot water heater to relieve pressure and prevent bursts and leaks.

Installing a water heater without a permit can result in high fines—as much as hundreds of dollars per day, in some areas. It can also void your homeowners' insurance and cause problems when selling your home because it violates local building codes and safety regulations.

The average water heater holds between 40 and 60 gallons, but the exact amount of water that comes out during draining will depend on your unit’s capacity. The amount of time it takes to drain a water heater averages from 10 to 30 minutes.

Due to the high temperature, using stainless steel vent pipes for your tankless water heater’s exhaust vent is best. Also, it is safe to use a flexible vent duct as the exhaust fan. If installing the exhaust fan yourself, make sure you are using heat-resistant silicon to connect the exhaust vent and the duct on your water heater.

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