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C. Massey Plumbing
4.9(
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Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"This is our first experience with Home Advisor and I will have to say the best accidental experience ever. C. Massey’s Plumbing will be our first and only plumbing service. Chris contacted us immediately after inquiry and was able to give us a reasonable quote for replacing our gas water heater. He was a pleasure to speak with and meet. Troy arrived on time and was extremely professional with the install and answering any questions we had. We will defiantly be calling C. Massey Plumbing in the future for all of our plumbing needs. Thanks Guys!!"
Response time40 mins
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Thermo Direct, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Derek, was very informative and explained everthing that was going on, and he found a wire in the heater was not connected The only thing I did not get a copy of the bill only the total, would appreciate emailing me a copy. Thank You, Mrs. Wyatt"
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Response time6 hrs
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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William Parrish Plumbing, Inc.
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Water Heater - Repair or Service - For Business

Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1965

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They were prompt to respond when our water heater died and had to be replaced. They were very professional and considerate of our tenant. Excellent work—would hire again in a heartbeat."
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Response time6 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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East Coast Water Quality
5.0(
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Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have had a wonderful experience with East Coast Water Quality. Mr. Joel Newcomb came to our house for an in-home water test and was very professional and knowledgeable. He was extremely helpful in identifying issues with our water and helping us get the installation scheduled. The installation tech who came was also very knowledgeable and made sure to walk me through everything I needed to know about our new system."
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Williams Plumbing and Repairs
4.4(
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Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

William's Plumbing is owner-operated. We've been in business for going on 10 years. We offer anything from emergency plumbing calls like a busted pipe or even rough in a house. No job is to big or to small. We offer competitive prices and stand by our work. We are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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NuBlue Electric, Plumbing & Air
5.0(
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Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

NuBlue Air serves all of the Lake Norman region's needs. 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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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

The average lifespan of a water heater is eight to 12 years. If your water heater is approaching its first decade of life and is giving you problems, talk to a plumber about your replacement options.

Keep in mind that certain parts of a water heater, such as the anode rod, may need replacement long before the heater itself. An anode rod often has a lifespan of three to five years.

There are pros and cons to tankless water heaters. They are more efficient than traditional tank water heaters, and maintenance costs are lower. These units are also much more compact. On the other hand, they cost about twice as much to install as traditional tank water heaters and are more limited in terms of flow rate.

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

Not all types of water heaters require a venting system. Electric tankless water heaters don’t use natural or propane gas, so no venting is required. Instead, they use electric burners to heat water quickly and efficiently. However, any system that does use gas or propane will require ventilation.

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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