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Avatar for West Way Plumbing, LLC
West Way Plumbing, LLC
4.9(
18
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or ServiceTankless Water Heater - Install+5 more

Serving Fairview, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Matthew is very good. He picked up my water heater at Home Depot (He is a Very patient man and waited until HD got everything straightened out). and brought it here, The old one was taken away, then he installed the new heater.. The service was very good. The work was very good as well. I would not hesitate to hire him again. Highly recommended."
Response time11 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Mil-Spec Gas Works
5.0(
15
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Fairview, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chase responding almost immediately after I posted the job. He was personable and professional. We scheduled the job at a time that suited both our calendars. He showed up, did the job to my satisfaction, removed the old water heater, arranged for the inspector, and I'm very happy. I will definitely use Mil-Spec again!"
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Rinnai Tankless
Rinnai Tankless
Tube Heater
Response time9 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

While a water heater explosion is rare, it is a serious danger. Be aware of these critical warning signs:

  • Sulfur or Rotten Egg Smell: This is a major red flag, especially for gas water heaters. It can indicate a gas leak, which could ignite and cause an explosion.

  • Leaking Pressure Valve: If the temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve is leaking, it may not be able to properly regulate internal pressure, creating a risk of bursting.

  • Shaking or Rumbling: Loud rumbling or shaking from the tank can be a sign of extreme pressure buildup.

  • Excessive Heat: If the exterior of the water heater feels unusually hot to the touch, the unit may be overheating dangerously.

  • Rust-Colored Water: This can be a symptom of severe internal corrosion that compromises the tank's integrity.

If you notice any of these signs, especially a gas smell, you must act immediately. Shut off the gas supply to the water heater and call a professional plumber right away to prevent a potential disaster.

You can and should vent the gas from your hot water heater to the outside of your home. Traditionally, these gases were vented back to other gas appliances, like stoves or furnaces, but many jurisdictions have outlawed this practice due to the risks it provides. 

Most water heaters today use atmospheric venting that exhausts the gas out of the home through a pipe.

Price variations arise from size, type (tankless or tank), efficiency grades, and installation complexity, including labor and materials.

Heat pump water heaters, also known as hybrid water heaters, are the most efficient types of water heaters—both in terms of carbon emission and energy efficiency. This type of water heater utilizes as little as half of the energy of a traditional water heater while releasing no direct emissions. Tankless water heaters are also extremely efficient, although slightly less so than hybrid heaters.

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.

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