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Avatar for Anthony Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Anthony Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
4.7(
1,472
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceSolar Water Heater System - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install+6 more

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1951

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have the ASAP plan, so we get annual furnace, ac, electrical, and plumbing inspections with our plan. Today we had the plumbing inspection. The man who came out was named Caesar. He was very nice (our dog approved of him!) and professional. He showed us with pictures that he had taken some potential problem areas and told us that our hot water heater is over the typical life of a water heater. He told us what could be done and gave us some estimates of both repair work and a new hot water heater. He did not try to sell us anything-said that if we decided to do any of this work in the next 30 days, to call and schedule it and there would be no additional service call charge. We would also get a discount because of the ASAP plan. I do not think that Anthony’s is the cheapest service, but I can say that after having had all kinds of work (furnace, ac, electrical, and plumbing) done by them over the years, they are EXCELLENT and they really go the extra mile to make sure the customer is happy."
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173 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Corum Plumbing
4.9(
69
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or ServiceTankless Water Heater - Install+5 more

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had them install two outside spigots and two internal shutter valves to those spigots. I also requested a bid on a new water heater and some shut off valves under my sink. They were prompt in their response to get me a quote. The price was fair and the work was done quickly, effectively and professionally. They are great to work with very responsive, fair priced and easy to do business with I would certainly use them for all my plumbing needs."
repairing broken waste
repairing broken waste
reapaired leaking cast iron tee
repairing broken waste
Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
308 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Reddi Services Inc
4.5(
424
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Solar Water Heater System - InstallTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+6 more

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1957

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Toilet leak fixed and tightened the faucet handles on first visit.  But they thought they fixed the leak but forgot to turn water back on.  They were to come back next day after 4:00 (left work early) and guy finally showed up around 8:00.  I had to call to find out status.  Repairman only could look at and try to get the right parts the next day and return.  Appointment set up again for 3:00.  Next day (left work early again) but they never came.  They call around 8:45 to say they couldnt make it.  Appointment set for Saturday morning but the man that showed up had no idea what was wrong and had to start over.  They didnt get here till afternoon and supply store was closed. 
They call next week to say the parts for our faucet are not available and need to replace.
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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KC Metro Plumbing, LLC
4.7(
476
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or ServiceTankless Water Heater - Install

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’m extremely satisfied with the work from KC Metro Plumbing. LJ and Trey, thank you so much for the same-day water heater replacement. I was really impressed because other companies weren’t able to handle the emergency the same day, but KC Metro Plumbing got it done quickly and professionally. I truly appreciate the fast response, great service, and quality work. Highly recommend!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
237 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KC Metro Plumbing LLC
4.7(
436
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Solar Water Heater System - InstallTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+6 more

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Terrific is an understatement! After being told by my HVAC company that they could not install a new hot water heater for 3 days, TJ at Metro Plumbing went above and beyond to make sure we had hot water before guests arrived the following day. He tracked down the unit we wanted, came to the house on a Saturday and he and his associate worked in tight quarters to the get the unit installed. It is no wonder he has been in business for 15 years! If you want a job done well at a fair price, I highly recommend KC Metro Plumbing! Thank you, TJ!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dad's Heating and Cooling
4.7(
215
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Water Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was in need of a new HVAC system and they provided a quote same day. They listened to what I wanted and didnâ t try to oversell anything that wasnâ t needed like the big companies. Quality work for a price that was way below all the other companies. I would highly recommend Dadâ s Heating and Cooling to anyone."
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Response time7 hrs
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Max-Pro Heating & Cooling
4.9(
41
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Independence, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Prompt, competent service. Sean went beyond minimal service to repair heat pump/AC system (completely removed depleted R410A blended refrigerent and installed 14 lb of new refrigerant. Installed dye/sealant to allow for identifying hopefully stopping future leak). The 550% markup on the dye/sealant was bitter pill to swallow, but likely necessary to recover labor losses due to extended service time."
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Response time6 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Every type of water heater has its advantages and disadvantages. Understanding those can help you decide the best type for your situation and budget. 

Pros

  • Safer than gas or propane

  • Doesn’t require extensive venting systems

  • Lower upfront costs

  • Simpler to operate

  • No pilot light

  • Easier installation

  • More efficient heating than gas models

  • Available as point-of-use (POU) and whole-house units

Cons

  • Slower to heat water

  • Longer recovery time

  • Possibly higher operating costs

  • Doesn’t work during a power outage

  • Costs can increase without a 240-volt connection

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.

Water heater installation code requirements are in place to keep your family and home safe. Water heaters that are installed wrong can simply not work. However, that's an, if you're lucky, type of situation. More commonly, incorrectly installed water heaters pose a real threat from carbon monoxide poisoning, gas leaks, water leaks, and even explosions. 

Depending on the brand of water heater, you may need to install an expansion tank in order to meet the conditions for warranty coverage. It’s important for consumers to read the fine print of the warranty to see if an expansion tank is necessary. Even if an expansion tank isn’t required for the warranty, it’s usually mandated by building codes—although not for tankless water heaters.

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.

The Independence, MO homeowners’ guide to water heater services

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