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Top-Rated Water heater pros in Vale - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Medlin's Plumbing
Medlin's Plumbing
4.8(
57
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Solar Water Heater System - InstallWater Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Vale, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Dave picked up the new water heater at Home Depot and arrived on site with time to spare. The installation went smoothly. Once completed, Dave discussed the operation of my pressure reducer valve (PRV) which may need replacement in the future. We also took the opportunity to "chew the fat" and swap "war stories". I would definitely ask for Dave's assistance in the future. RHx"
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+7

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for Drip Doctors Plumbing and Excavation LLC
Drip Doctors Plumbing and Excavation LLC
4.9(
20
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Water Heater - Repair or ServiceWater Heater - Repair or Service - For Business

Serving Vale, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job went great! They were able to remove a very large drainpipe that was 5 feet below the road. Additionally they installed a larger pipe for us, and did an excellent job getting it seated in place and covering it up. The road going into our farm doesn't flood anymore and the water is able to drain nicely on the sides where they helped dig the angle much better than any piece of farm equipment we had on hand. Mr. Lozy was kind enough to help us dig a really small pond for the deer as well. With his excavator it took 3 minutes, what would have taken me 18 hours and a broken back to do with a shovel."
Drain Pipe Installation - Exterior Project
Plumbing Project
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+23

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
Avatar for Superior Plumbing and Drains
Superior Plumbing and Drains
4.8(
11
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Water Heater - Repair or ServiceSolar Water Heater System - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install+6 more

Serving Vale, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Superior Plumbing and Drains to install a gas water heater in my home. They provided a 10 year full warranty and cleaned up after they finished the job. Austin and Zach had great customer service and were extremely professional. I will hire them for all my future plumbing needs and I would recommend them to anyone who needs plumbing work done in their home!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brothers- ARS Air, Heat, and Plumbing
4.0(
45
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceTankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Repair

Serving Vale, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The individual who came to my house to give me an estimate did an outstanding job explaining everything. Due to the extensive modification that would have been required to install a tankless water heater I replaced the existing water heater in kind. I would not hesitate to hire them for future work."
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Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Water Heaters FAQs, 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.

No, boilers and water heaters are not interchangeable because they serve different primary functions. Boilers are used for central heating systems, providing hot water or steam to heat your home. In contrast, a water heater's purpose is to supply hot water for daily household use, such as for faucets and showers. A water heater alone cannot supply the warm water or steam needed for a central heating system.

While they are not interchangeable, it is common to have both a boiler and a water heater. In fact, a conventional boiler often works best when a water heater system is already in place. The two systems can be combined to provide both heating and hot water, either by pairing a boiler with an indirect water heater or by installing a premade combination boiler-water heater unit. For home heating, some homeowners may also opt for a furnace instead of a boiler.

Yes, a water heater can be replaced in a day and can take between two and three hours to install from start to finish. Even if you encounter extra tasks that need to be completed, the job can still be completed in one day.

Unless they are connected to the same system, boilers and water heaters will both need their own expansion tanks. The only case they wouldn’t have separate expansion tanks is if the boiler is pulling double duty and managing a heating system while also supplying hot water for a home. In which case, you may not need a hot water heater.

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.

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