Can I switch from a gas water heater to electric or vice versa?

• <div><p>When replacing an old unit, you might want to switch from a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/gas-vs-electric-water-heaters.htm">gas water heater to an electric water heater</a> 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.</p></div>

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Last update on September 15, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
John Gallagher did an awesome job! He was very polite, friendly and finished the job. I will call them again.
Water Heater Experts
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Reviewed in April 2025
David Medlin, of Medlin's Plumbing, did an extraordinary job in replacing my water heater. He is honest, fair, and thorough. I cannot recommend him highly enough! He is excellent and a true professional!
Medlin's Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2025
Steven Anderson, the repairman that came out, was great. He explained things patiently and listened to all our questions and concerns. ER Plumbing never disappoints!
ER Services
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Reviewed in January 2025
My water heater broke down and started leaking early in the morning and the plumber’s response was very quick. He brought and installed a new water heater very quickly and it cost me less than I had assumed it would. Good quality work.
All Good Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2024
My hot water heater suddenly went out right before hosting guests in my home. I received the owner Brian's information from a coworker so I reached out. Super nice guy, put me in touch with his receptionist. I think her name was Suavay (sorry if I spelled it wrong). She was very friendly,...
ACC Plumbing and Backflow LLC
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Reviewed in October 2024
HOTCO was GREAT! Very knowledgeable and HONEST! Work was scheduled right away and the job was complete on time with no issues! I would 100% use them again and recommend them to anyone.
HOTCO - The Water Heater Company
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Reviewed in February 2021
Went very well. They arrived when they told me they would. Very friendly and professional, and wasted no time getting the job done, and it was done right the first time.
Michael & Son Svc Inc
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Water heater pros in Indian Trail

JKL Plumbing

4440 Back Creek Church Rd

5.00(

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JKL Plumbing

4440 Back Creek Church Rd

5.00(

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•Approved Pro

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

21 local quotes requested

We install and repair any faucet, valves and water heaters inside a home. We do residential work and also commercial. We can also install gas pipes for anything

"Great service. Transparent about problem and offered different options for solving."

Kathleen T on September 2025

We install and repair any faucet, valves and water heaters inside a home. We do residential work and also commercial. We can also install gas pipes for anything

"Great service. Transparent about problem and offered different options for solving."

Kathleen T on September 2025

North Carolina Water Consultants

2620 S River Church Rd

North Carolina Water Consultants

2620 S River Church Rd

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 99% of Angi customers

40 local quotes requested

North Carolina Water Consultants™ is an award winning locally owned and operated company whose owners and staff strive for excellence and complete customer satisfaction. For nearly two decades we have worked with homeowners, homebuilders, and businesses throughout The Carolina's’ to solve multiple water-related problems. North Carolina Water Consultants™ is a HAGUE Quality Water products dealer. We have a complete and competent service department that can repair most makes and models of water treatment equipment. North Carolina Water Consultants™ handles storage tanks, pressure pumps. We want to be "Your One Stop Water Shop" for all of your water related needs. North Carolina Water Consultants™ has a complete and competent factory trained Service Department with licensed technicians that can repair most makes and models of Water Treatment Systems. Whether you purchased it from North Carolina Water Consultants™ or someone else, our licensed technicians can install and fix virtually any water treatment equipment brand on the market!

"Carolina Water Consultants have delivered on their promise! I have lived on this property for almost 17 years and had another plumber install a water filter several years ago, but it didn’t completely filter out the silt and hard water that was coming from our well. I still had to disconnect the water hoses to my clothes washer and clean the deposits out of the filters every other month, which was a timely, messy task. I thought this was just something that we’d have to live with for the foreseeable future. Enter Carolina Water Consultants. We have been impressed with how clean our water has been since their crew installed a reverse osmosis system in our home. The first time I washed my hands after the installation, I kept running water over them after the suds had been rinsed away because the water was so soft that they felt like there was still soap on them. My daughter and I both have long hair and have noticed that less of our hair is left in the drain after showering. We used to get a black ring around our toilets that we would have to clean weekly from the well-water deposits, but that is no longer an issue. While the installation is a little pricey and there are semiannual costs (maybe more or less depending on your system), I believe the investment is well worth the cost. Having cleaner water not only will extend the life on our appliances (washer, dishwasher, etc) that utilize our water, but also is better for our health We’re no longer consuming the deposits in our well’s hard water. The whole crew was friendly, informative, and respectful of our property. We have had the system for a few months and are impressed with the results! Carolina Water Consultants is the way to have cleaner water in your home!"

Brianne C on September 2025

"Carolina Water Consultants have delivered on their promise! I have lived on this property for almost 17 years and had another plumber install a water filter several years ago, but it didn’t completely filter out the silt and hard water that was coming from our well. I still had to disconnect the water hoses to my clothes washer and clean the deposits out of the filters every other month, which was a timely, messy task. I thought this was just something that we’d have to live with for the foreseeable future. Enter Carolina Water Consultants. We have been impressed with how clean our water has been since their crew installed a reverse osmosis system in our home. The first time I washed my hands after the installation, I kept running water over them after the suds had been rinsed away because the water was so soft that they felt like there was still soap on them. My daughter and I both have long hair and have noticed that less of our hair is left in the drain after showering. We used to get a black ring around our toilets that we would have to clean weekly from the well-water deposits, but that is no longer an issue. While the installation is a little pricey and there are semiannual costs (maybe more or less depending on your system), I believe the investment is well worth the cost. Having cleaner water not only will extend the life on our appliances (washer, dishwasher, etc) that utilize our water, but also is better for our health We’re no longer consuming the deposits in our well’s hard water. The whole crew was friendly, informative, and respectful of our property. We have had the system for a few months and are impressed with the results! Carolina Water Consultants is the way to have cleaner water in your home!"

Brianne C on September 2025

Medlin's Plumbing

Medlin's Plumbing

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

68 local quotes requested

Thank you for looking at my profile. I do not do tankless. I am a expert in replacing water heaters. I have over 40 years of plumbing experience. Please Google Medlins plumbing out of Iron station NC. Look under HomeAdvisor and you will see a extended reviews of my business. I'm the lowest price in (Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius Gastonia) on water heater replacement. Thank you 704-678-7703 . To see my reviews on HomeAdvisor please copy and paste HomeAdvisor down below. https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.medlinsplumbing.6061150.html

"David Medlin, of Medlin's Plumbing, did an extraordinary job in replacing my water heater. He is honest, fair, and thorough. I cannot recommend him highly enough! He is excellent and a true professional!"

Bert T on April 2025

"David Medlin, of Medlin's Plumbing, did an extraordinary job in replacing my water heater. He is honest, fair, and thorough. I cannot recommend him highly enough! He is excellent and a true professional!"

Bert T on April 2025

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Charlotte

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Charlotte

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

111 local quotes requested

From the time you contact Mr. Rooter of Charlotte, you’ll recognize a difference in our service. Earning the title of the best plumber in Charlotte is something we strive to earn everyday with each customer. There are no standard jobs or one-size-fits-all solutions from our Charlotte plumbers. Our trusted professional plumbers are the industry leaders when it comes to providing quality service at affordable rates for every area of your home. Whether your plumbing problems surface in the middle of the day or on a holiday weekend, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Charlotte is ready to take your call to see how our team can solve your plumbing needs.

"Technician was very professional and cleared obstruction to be able to use the toilets, sinks showers and washer. Identified the faults in my pipeline to prepare for additional work."

Randy B on March 2025

"Technician was very professional and cleared obstruction to be able to use the toilets, sinks showers and washer. Identified the faults in my pipeline to prepare for additional work."

Randy B on March 2025

Water Heater Experts

Water Heater Experts

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 97% of Angi customers

31 local quotes requested

We've dedicated our lives to hot water and hot water heaters. If you need hot water fast, you're calling the exact right people for the job. We provide a quick response, guaranteed price quotes, free in-home estimates and unparalleled hot water expertise, delivered by licensed plumbers. The fact is, when hot water and hot water heaters are all that you do, you know them better than anyone Call today to meet one of our punctual, professional plumbers.

"John Gallagher did an awesome job! He was very polite, friendly and finished the job. I will call them again."

Tona M on June 2025

"John Gallagher did an awesome job! He was very polite, friendly and finished the job. I will call them again."

Tona M on June 2025

Winn's Plumbing

3540 Toringdon Way Ste 200

4.97(

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Winn's Plumbing

3540 Toringdon Way Ste 200

4.97(

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 98% of Angi customers

132 local quotes requested

No Service Call Fee. Period. You shouldn’t have to pay just to hear what’s wrong. We’re here to help, not hustle. That’s how relationships are built. At Winn’s Plumbing, we put our C.R.E.W to work for you! Communicating Proactively, Relationship First, Excellence Driven, and Win-Win! Together we can solve any plumbing problem.

"Winn’s Plumbing : great service team, polite and expert installation of new water heater. Highly recommend them 10/10"

Dominic V on May 2024

"Winn’s Plumbing : great service team, polite and expert installation of new water heater. Highly recommend them 10/10"

Dominic V on May 2024

WyattWorks Plumbing

WyattWorks Plumbing

Customers say: Quality work

182 local quotes requested

46 years of experience

When you have a plumbing problem you need it fixed fast, fixed right, and fixed by a family friendly company you can trust - Consider it Done.

"Marshall was out before and replaced a water pressure sensor. The outside spigot started making a noise when turned on. He responded quickly and answered all our questions concerning the noise from the outside water spigot. He was professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend his service."

Sharon I on August 2024

When you have a plumbing problem you need it fixed fast, fixed right, and fixed by a family friendly company you can trust - Consider it Done.

"Marshall was out before and replaced a water pressure sensor. The outside spigot started making a noise when turned on. He responded quickly and answered all our questions concerning the noise from the outside water spigot. He was professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend his service."

Sharon I on August 2024

ER Services

11345 Allen Station Dr

ER Services

11345 Allen Station Dr

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

172 local quotes requested

ER Services formally known as E.R Plumbing Services. The company has been in business since 1997, servicing the community and truly lives by the motto "Service Once, Client for Life". We offer 24/7 Plumbing Service in the Charlotte and surrounding areas. The owner and team are very active in the community through the WSOC Family Focus Program and Do Good With Dave initiatives. Call us now at (704) 846-5371 for 100% guarantee remarkable plumbing services. Don't forget to check out our reviews.

"Brian was exceptional, in his job making sure to discuss everything needed and to work within our budget. He was friendly and was very gracious about me talking his head off. I would definitely work with him any time."

Kathleen S on June 2025

"Brian was exceptional, in his job making sure to discuss everything needed and to work within our budget. He was friendly and was very gracious about me talking his head off. I would definitely work with him any time."

Kathleen S on June 2025

Superior Plumbing and Drains

Superior Plumbing and Drains

Customers say: Quality work

53 local quotes requested

20 years of experience

As one of the leading plumbers in the Monroe, NC area, Superior Plumbing and Drains provides to its customers first-class plumbing services such as water heater services, water filtration services, plumbing installation & repair, water leak detection & repair, drain & sewer line services, and many more. Contact us today!

"Superior Plumbing was excellent to work with. From the start they stayed in communication, showed up when stated, applied shoe covers when entering our home, were neat while performing the service and fixed the problem very quickly. They were so clean I couldn't tell they were here. Thank you Superior Plumbing!"

Beth J on March 2024

"Superior Plumbing was excellent to work with. From the start they stayed in communication, showed up when stated, applied shoe covers when entering our home, were neat while performing the service and fixed the problem very quickly. They were so clean I couldn't tell they were here. Thank you Superior Plumbing!"

Beth J on March 2024

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

1140 Sam Newell Rd

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

1140 Sam Newell Rd

New on AngiNew on Angi

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90 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Roto-Rooter is a fully licensed and insured plumbing company providing 24/7 plumbing services, drain cleaning, and water damage cleanup. More people depend on Roto-Rooter than any other plumbing company in North America.

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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

An average-sized empty water heater weighs around 150 pounds. Tankless water heaters are much lighter, weighing between 10 and 50 pounds. The smaller size and added convenience come at a price, though—tankless water heaters average about twice the price of their traditional counterparts.

In most municipalities, a license is not mandatory for water heater installation or replacement. However, we strongly recommend hiring a licensed plumber or water heater installer to handle the work. Licensed installers are far less likely to make a mistake during the installation, which means paying for the experience decreases your risk of a leak and other issues. You can use our state licensing tool to find out if a contractor you’re considering in your area holds a plumber’s license.

How long a water heater lasts depends on the type. A conventional tanked water heater has an average lifespan of eight to 12 years. Tankless models typically last a little longer, anywhere from 10 to 15 years. Regular maintenance can help you extend the life of your water heater and keep operating costs in check.

Going from a tank to a tankless water heater is one of the most effective ways to lower your utility bills. The switch also frees up more space and ensures a consistent hot water supply, as the water is heated on an as-needed basis. It costs between $5,400 and $7,400 to install a new tankless water heater. Most installation companies will also help dispose of your old water tank.

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.

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