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Merrimack Valley Plumbing & Home Services

72 S. Kimball St.
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Merrimack Valley Plumbing & Home Services

72 S. Kimball St.
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
151 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

Merrimack Valley Plumbing, LLC is a locally-owned and operated company committed to providing fast, affordable, and high-quality Plumbing. We offer HVAC repair, installation, and replacement services. We specialize in heating controls and simplifying complicated plumbing and HVAC systems to make them user-friendly. We strive to find solutions that fit everyone’s comfort needs, from construction projects to air conditioner replacement.

Merrimack Valley Plumbing, LLC is a locally-owned and operated company committed to providing fast, affordable, and high-quality Plumbing. We offer HVAC repair, installation, and replacement services. We specialize in heating controls and simplifying complicated plumbing and HVAC systems to make them user-friendly. We strive to find solutions that fit everyone’s comfort needs, from construction projects to air conditioner replacement.


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Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical

12 Manison St
4.54(
5,209
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Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical

12 Manison St
4.54(
5,209
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
643 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!

"Charged $2,000 (that's right, $2,000!) to install a new sprayer faucet and soap dispenser in Boston. $1,500 went to labor, which took less than 2 hours. I'm sorry, but $750/hr is outrageous. I did pay it because I wanted to expedite solving the problem for the tenants, but I now regret as their dishwasher is not working and I suspect the plumber failed to reconnect everything probably."

Joel R on August 2025

Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!

"Charged $2,000 (that's right, $2,000!) to install a new sprayer faucet and soap dispenser in Boston. $1,500 went to labor, which took less than 2 hours. I'm sorry, but $750/hr is outrageous. I did pay it because I wanted to expedite solving the problem for the tenants, but I now regret as their dishwasher is not working and I suspect the plumber failed to reconnect everything probably."

Joel R on August 2025


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Heritage Home Service

28 Commercial Ct
4.18(
421
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Heritage Home Service

28 Commercial Ct
4.18(
421
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
39 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We’re Your Local Plumbers, Heating and AC Technicians, and Electricians. Get prompt and professional plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical services. Our quality staff of licensed and local plumbers and electricians have been providing local plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electric services in the New Hampshire area since our beginnings in 1986. At our heart, Heritage is a family company with a longstanding reputation for providing quality service for a fair price. People tell us that they see our service trucks everywhere in the area, which is true since there’s a good chance that one of our technicians is also your neighbor. This makes it easy for us to be at your home promptly to help you solve your household plumbing, heating, AC, and electrical problems. It also makes it easy for us to do all that we can to maintain our reputation for quality service. One way we continue to improve the quality of our work is through regular training and certification for our great attendants who are behind the scenes making the magic happen. So whether you are struggling with a clogged drain or a noisy furnace, or you need an installation of an appliance, you’ll see the results of our devotion in the service you receive. If you’re experiencing a problem with your plumbing, heating, AC, or electricity at home, then you should give us a call and see what we mean by quality service that’s guaranteed. From clogged drains to AC installation to electrician’s work, we offer a variety of quality services and products at fair prices to NH residents and northern MA residents—guaranteed!

"Excellent experience, technician arrived on time. Friendly, efficient, kept me up to date on the plan. Leak was diagnosed and toilet replaced in no time!"

Elizabeth S on July 2025

We’re Your Local Plumbers, Heating and AC Technicians, and Electricians. Get prompt and professional plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical services. Our quality staff of licensed and local plumbers and electricians have been providing local plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electric services in the New Hampshire area since our beginnings in 1986. At our heart, Heritage is a family company with a longstanding reputation for providing quality service for a fair price. People tell us that they see our service trucks everywhere in the area, which is true since there’s a good chance that one of our technicians is also your neighbor. This makes it easy for us to be at your home promptly to help you solve your household plumbing, heating, AC, and electrical problems. It also makes it easy for us to do all that we can to maintain our reputation for quality service. One way we continue to improve the quality of our work is through regular training and certification for our great attendants who are behind the scenes making the magic happen. So whether you are struggling with a clogged drain or a noisy furnace, or you need an installation of an appliance, you’ll see the results of our devotion in the service you receive. If you’re experiencing a problem with your plumbing, heating, AC, or electricity at home, then you should give us a call and see what we mean by quality service that’s guaranteed. From clogged drains to AC installation to electrician’s work, we offer a variety of quality services and products at fair prices to NH residents and northern MA residents—guaranteed!

"Excellent experience, technician arrived on time. Friendly, efficient, kept me up to date on the plan. Leak was diagnosed and toilet replaced in no time!"

Elizabeth S on July 2025


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Village Home Services

9 Kidder Road
5.00(
13
)
Approved Pro

Village Home Services

9 Kidder Road
5.00(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
95 local quotes requested

Village Home Services formally known as Village Electric and Village HVAC. We stand at the intersection of expertise and community spirit. With our plumbing, electrical, and HVAC services, we go beyond fixing problems; we enrich lives, one home at a time. In our village, your comfort and safety are our top priorities.

"Addressed quickly and professionally"

Mary W on October 2025

Village Home Services formally known as Village Electric and Village HVAC. We stand at the intersection of expertise and community spirit. With our plumbing, electrical, and HVAC services, we go beyond fixing problems; we enrich lives, one home at a time. In our village, your comfort and safety are our top priorities.

"Addressed quickly and professionally"

Mary W on October 2025


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A Really Good Plumber

5 Elder Williams Rd
4.27(
11
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A Really Good Plumber

5 Elder Williams Rd
4.27(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
31 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

At A Really Good Plumber, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with reasonable pricing, quality workmanship, and professional service on every call. When you work with A Really Good Plumber, you know you are getting high quality products and exceptional service facilitated by cutting edge technology. Our certified technicians use this technology in all installations, and to diagnose, and repair existing problems. These services will ultimately benefit the ones you love by keeping you and your family comfortable and safe all year round.

"He was very observant of all the permissions needed for a gas water heater. I definitely would recommend them to anybody easy to talk to and great work."

Dave B on December 2024

At A Really Good Plumber, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with reasonable pricing, quality workmanship, and professional service on every call. When you work with A Really Good Plumber, you know you are getting high quality products and exceptional service facilitated by cutting edge technology. Our certified technicians use this technology in all installations, and to diagnose, and repair existing problems. These services will ultimately benefit the ones you love by keeping you and your family comfortable and safe all year round.

"He was very observant of all the permissions needed for a gas water heater. I definitely would recommend them to anybody easy to talk to and great work."

Dave B on December 2024


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Walley’s Heating & Air Conditioning

35 East Hollis Street
4.80(
99
)
Approved Pro

Walley’s Heating & Air Conditioning

35 East Hollis Street
4.80(
99
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
44 local quotes requested

Walley’s is not your average HVAC contractor. From our in-house sales and support center to our modern fleet of licensed technicians, our team has the tools, trucks, and training to handle all of your mechanical needs. But more than that, we are committed to giving back and playing a bigger role in our community. Through our work with local charities, educational providers, and our continued efforts towards promoting energy-efficient products, ethical business practices, and enforcing the highest industry standards, Walley’s is delivering real value to the community every day! Our entire team is grateful for the opportunity to show you what we are made of. Thank you for your consideration.

"Badly. 2 different techs came out. We paid for a Premium service and within hours of that tech coming out, our burner stopped working completely. Mind you there is a snowstorm. They sent out a new technician and he saw nothing wrong with the system at all. He said we had no oil. He said there was no footprints even going to my intake on the side of my house. It had snowed 2 times since oil was delivered, so that makes no sense. The tech was absolutely sure we had no oil. 3 days since the first visit now and we had oil delivered and the tank filled completely. Only 150 gallons went into my 250 gallon tank. So that's wrong. And I look at the front of my furnace and now see a slow drip from the front underneath the box on the front of the furnace. First tech recommended i replace the electrodes but said it didnt need it. Second tech didnt even mention that and said our system was good. Now, I will have to contact Angi for support and my insurance company. TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE"

Paul C on February 2025

Walley’s is not your average HVAC contractor. From our in-house sales and support center to our modern fleet of licensed technicians, our team has the tools, trucks, and training to handle all of your mechanical needs. But more than that, we are committed to giving back and playing a bigger role in our community. Through our work with local charities, educational providers, and our continued efforts towards promoting energy-efficient products, ethical business practices, and enforcing the highest industry standards, Walley’s is delivering real value to the community every day! Our entire team is grateful for the opportunity to show you what we are made of. Thank you for your consideration.

"Badly. 2 different techs came out. We paid for a Premium service and within hours of that tech coming out, our burner stopped working completely. Mind you there is a snowstorm. They sent out a new technician and he saw nothing wrong with the system at all. He said we had no oil. He said there was no footprints even going to my intake on the side of my house. It had snowed 2 times since oil was delivered, so that makes no sense. The tech was absolutely sure we had no oil. 3 days since the first visit now and we had oil delivered and the tank filled completely. Only 150 gallons went into my 250 gallon tank. So that's wrong. And I look at the front of my furnace and now see a slow drip from the front underneath the box on the front of the furnace. First tech recommended i replace the electrodes but said it didnt need it. Second tech didnt even mention that and said our system was good. Now, I will have to contact Angi for support and my insurance company. TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE"

Paul C on February 2025


"Eric was very precise in his work. We had some speed bumps that occurred due to the full gut of the bathroom. He dealt with problems effectively and kept us informed as to what he needed to do and why. Eric was great to work with and the end product was perfect. We would recommend Hot & Cold Plumming!"

Mill G on October 2025

SUPER SERVICE AWARD 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019,2018,2017,2016, 2015, 2014 AND 2013 PLUMBING. Hot & Cold Plumbing & Heating LLC is a full service plumbing, heating and gas-fitting company. For an immediate response to all your plumbing and heating needs, CALL (978) 701-1617.

"Eric was very precise in his work. We had some speed bumps that occurred due to the full gut of the bathroom. He dealt with problems effectively and kept us informed as to what he needed to do and why. Eric was great to work with and the end product was perfect. We would recommend Hot & Cold Plumming!"

Mill G on October 2025


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ACQ Home Improvement

129 Edgewood Ave
4.94(
8
)
Approved Pro

ACQ Home Improvement

129 Edgewood Ave
4.94(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 20 yrs of experience, ACQ Home Improvement is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. In addition, we are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Jeremy and crew are professional, and expert at what they do. Very customer focused and back their work 100 percent. It was a pleasure working with them"

Curt C on March 2023

With over 20 yrs of experience, ACQ Home Improvement is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. In addition, we are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Jeremy and crew are professional, and expert at what they do. Very customer focused and back their work 100 percent. It was a pleasure working with them"

Curt C on March 2023


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Rescue Plumbing Services, LLC

44 Howe Ln
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro

Rescue Plumbing Services, LLC

44 Howe Ln
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

RESCUE PLUMBING SERVICES LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Rescue plumbing really rescued me! I had a clogged kitchen sink, I cleaned the traps blew out the pipes but just couldnâ t get the sink to drain. I spoke to Cody and he was so helpful and knowledgeable he sent Ari out the next day and he fixed it within 20 minutes he was very knowledgeable and explained everything gave a bunch of tips and recommendations. He was super neat and left the area he worked in spotless! Thank you sooo much! Wendy Leclair"

Wendy L on November 2024

RESCUE PLUMBING SERVICES LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Rescue plumbing really rescued me! I had a clogged kitchen sink, I cleaned the traps blew out the pipes but just couldnâ t get the sink to drain. I spoke to Cody and he was so helpful and knowledgeable he sent Ari out the next day and he fixed it within 20 minutes he was very knowledgeable and explained everything gave a bunch of tips and recommendations. He was super neat and left the area he worked in spotless! Thank you sooo much! Wendy Leclair"

Wendy L on November 2024


"Bright knows exactly what he's doing and how to fix a major plumbing issue. Very professional, prompt, has very clear communication, is hard working, very hard working, and personable. He has the proper equipment do diagnose and fix the problem in a timely manner. His knowledge of plumbing is also exemplary. It was a pleasure doing business with him and will hire him for future jobs. Thank you Bright!"

Ava D on January 2022

We pride ourselves on reliability, communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade. We look forward to earning your business! Please call 978-941 5561 For all drain and sewer services

"Bright knows exactly what he's doing and how to fix a major plumbing issue. Very professional, prompt, has very clear communication, is hard working, very hard working, and personable. He has the proper equipment do diagnose and fix the problem in a timely manner. His knowledge of plumbing is also exemplary. It was a pleasure doing business with him and will hire him for future jobs. Thank you Bright!"

Ava D on January 2022

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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

When wondering what size of breaker for a water heater is appropriate, the majority of hot water heaters need a 30-amp, two-pole breaker. Most residential water heaters use 240 volts and between 3,500 and 5,500 watts. If your appliance matches these measurements, a 30-amp breaker is likely perfect. Owners of point-of-use water heaters using 120 volts and between 1,500 and 3,000 watts often find that a 30-amp breaker is adequate. Water heaters that use more watts than average may need a 40-amp breaker. Smaller units that use fewer watts could potentially use a 20-amp breaker.

Replacing an older water heater that requires frequent repairs is almost always worth it. If your fixture is nearing the end of its life span—around 10 to 20 years, depending on the model—replacing a water heater might save you money in the long run. Replacing a water heater generally costs less than repairing a fully flooded basement, and some high-efficiency units pay for themselves thanks to energy savings. Plus, installing a new water heater and upgrading to tankless will boost your home value and make your hot water more readily available, improving comfort for your family.

Tank-style hot water heaters need replacing about every six to 15 years, while a tankless model can last 20 years or more. Over time, water heaters fill up with sediment that can start causing issues. If your unit is ten years old, start thinking about a possible replacement. Flushing your tank-style water heater annually and having routine maintenance done can increase the life span of the unit.

The average water heater holds between 40 and 60 gallons, but the exact amount of water that comes out during draining will depend on your unit’s capacity. The amount of time it takes to drain a water heater averages from 10 to 30 minutes.

If your system is not vented properly, you could experience what’s called backdrafting. Backdrafting is when your ventilation system isn’t working as it should, and instead of releasing gases outside, they get trapped inside your home. 

Gas and propane water heaters create a few types of combustion gases, but the most dangerous is carbon monoxide. If there’s too much build-up of these gases inside your home, it can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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