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Plumbs Up Plumbing
5.0(
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

Cast Iron Repipe
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NuBlue Electric, Plumbing & Air
5.0(
5
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - RepairWater Heater - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our team of expert technicians specialize in residential hvac repairs and installations such as ac units, furnaces, indoor air quality products, vent/duct cleaning, and much more. We are your HVAC technicians of choice. NuBlue Electric Plumbing & Air is Redefining Service Excellence in the Lake Norman region! \n\nHave an Electrical OR Plumbing OR Air issue? Our NuBlue team can help with those! A one-stop-shop, the NuBlue team is able to take care of all Electric, Plumbing, and Air needs.\n\nVisit our website for coupons and specials!

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Novus Construction, LLC
2.8(
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Repair+1 more

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Experience the Novus Construction, LLC advantage. With decades of experience, our licensed and honest team delivers top-notch craftsmanship and unparalleled attention to detail. As a proud, locally owned business, we’re committed to transforming your vision into reality with integrity and excellence. Call us today and see why our personalized service and expertise make us the trusted choice in construction!

Greenhouse
Tiered area
Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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OConnell Plumbing LLC
5.0(
21
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan, the owner, responded same-day to come by and patch up a leaky pipe on my water heater. He had the water off and on and broken pipe replaced in no time. Couldn't have been an easier time having my home repaired."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by4%of homeowners
Tim Campbell
4.9(
32
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Solar Water Heater System - InstallTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+6 more

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Campbell did amazing work! He took care of all of my concerns with the plumbing in my house. Should I ever need a plumber again, he’s the guy I’m going to call. His prices are fair and his work is top quality."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Scott Plumbing & Heating Co Inc
4.4(
14
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Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They did the installation of our heating and air conditioning on our new house our service is covered under warranty. Down stairs A/C unit is fairly complex high efficiency and they don't seem to have much familiarity with unit."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dynamic Heating and Cooling
4.6(
10
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Solar Water Heater System - InstallTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+6 more

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Heating and Air Conditioning services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your estimate today!

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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Electric water heaters typically last 10 to 20 years, though proper maintenance can extend their lifespan. If your unit is over a decade old and showing signs of inefficiency—such as higher energy bills, frequent repairs, or leaks—replacement is a smart investment. Tankless models last over 20 years, which can make them a longer-lasting alternative to traditional tank water heaters.

Traditional gas or electric water heaters last an average of six to 11 years. However, with excellent maintenance, they can last up to 15 years. Heat pump water heaters, on the other hand, last an average of between 12 and 15 years and potentially longer with proper maintenance. In both cases, your home's water quality can be a determining factor regarding the lifespan of your water heater.

It is very difficult and dangerous to install your own water heater, so we strongly recommend against tackling this as a DIY project. Not only will you need to wire your water heater, but you’ll also need to connect plumbing to the intake and outlet. Sweating copper pipes and connecting wiring properly are skills most DIYers don’t have, and even if you do feel confident you can do it, working with water and electricity always leaves the potential for electrocution. Hiring a local water heater installer is well worth the investment.

It takes between one and three hours to replace a hot water heater element, depending on whether you hire a pro or do the work yourself. For example, a professional plumber with all the necessary tools and experience can often finish the job in one to two hours, whereas DIY will take two to three hours because it'll involve more preparation and troubleshooting.

The standard copper wire gauge to use with any 30-amp circuit is a 10-gauge wire. The National Electric Code specifies a 10-gauge wire with appliances like water heaters running on 30 amps. If you try to use a smaller gauge wire, such as a 12 gauge, with a 30-amp breaker, you run the risk of the wire overheating and melting or causing a fire. Because of the safety hazards, the gauge of the wire is not an area to try to cut costs when connecting a 30-amp breaker to a water heater.

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