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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

"Steady drip from shower. They tried to make the existing valve work but had to replace it. Turned water on and verified no leakage from new valve or shower head. Noticed my shower mat was folded so they would step on the back of it to access the shower. Little thoughtfulness like that goes a long way with me. Highly recommend."
Response time40 mins
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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East Coast Water Quality
5.0(
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Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

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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

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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

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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

Yes, you can replace a current tank water heater with a tankless model or vice versa. If you’re maintaining the same fuel source—gas or electricity—the switchover should be smooth. A conventional tank requires open floor space, while a tankless model can be wall-mounted. If you’re switching to a tank water heater, you might need to clear space for it. Gas-powered tankless water heaters need a large volume of gas when they start running to heat the water instantly. You might need to increase the size of the gas line when going from a tank to a tankless model.

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

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 average cost to install a new water heater is approximately $1,300, with a typical price range between $880 and $1,800. The final cost depends on several factors, including the type and size of the unit, its location and accessibility, and the amount of labor required. For example, installing a unit in a tight space like a crawl space can increase labor costs. The type of water heater significantly impacts the price: while a conventional gas heater might cost less than $1,000, tankless models can cost around $2,600 to install (and up to $3,500), and solar heaters can cost upwards of $3,700. Other factors that can affect the total price include the fuel type, vent system requirements, permits, and whether any additional plumbing work or repairs from previous water heater damage are needed.

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.

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