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Atlantic Water Heater Pros
4.8(
51
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For BusinessTankless Water Heater - Repair+1 more

Serving Exeter, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highered Bruce and his team, we're very happy with the service. They installed a couple new baseboard heaters to our existing unit to add more heat to a few rooms that's were cooler than we liked. We're very happy and much warmer. Bruce and his team were responsive and open to everything they were doing. Fast and efficient highly recommended!"
Large Mechanical Room
Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
J&K Supplemental Plumbing, Inc.
4.8(
78
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Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Exeter, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hesitated during this virus to have my water heater replaced, but John and his assistant came in with full masks, gloves, and booties, so I felt very safe. I have already recommended them to a neighbor. His price was lower than the one received by my neighbor by another service."
Repair Pvc broken toilet flange.
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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SOS Plumbing, LLC
4.7(
17
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Repair

Serving Exeter, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Jacob was responsive, efficient and thorough. He was an excellent communicator and make the process seamless in a stressful situation. I would highly recommend his services. I call him for all of my plumbing needs. Thanks Jacob for the great service!"
Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CJ's Plumbing & Heating Specialists, LLC
4.1(
11
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or ServiceTankless Water Heater - Install+5 more

Serving Exeter, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Removed and disposed of old cast iron baseboard in kitchen (to make way for sliding patio doors) then supplied and installed copper piping & fittings to re-connect remaining baseboard. Chris and team always do a good clean job and I like the ease of doing business."
Installation
Master Plumber / Pipefitter
New Corner Shower unit and plumbing
Biasi B-10 5 section triple pass oil fired boiler
Laars 40 gallon indirect water heater

+14

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JMB Plumbing, LLC
4.8(
49
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For BusinessTankless Water Heater - Repair+5 more

Serving Exeter, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jim was extremely responsive to our request regarding a water heater replacement. It wasn't an emergency, but he and Tommy got to it within a few days. They are pleasant, explain their views clearly, and are responsible, respectful, and tidy."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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The Village Plumber
5.0(
9
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For BusinessTankless Water Heater - Repair+4 more

Serving Exeter, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly Recommend! I recently received a call from my father who lives in Burrillville RI with a severe plumbing leak. Living in NY, I panicked until I spoke with Bill over the phone (after calling two other companies and left messages. Bill answered). He asked great questions, and was able to instruct us over the phone where to shut the water off to the house until he could arrive. He shuffled his schedule to get to my father's house that day! Bill and his assistant found the issue, repaired it while on site, and the price he charged was well under what I anticipated! Phenomenal job, highly recommend!!"
AAA Plumbing, Heating, and Contracting
4.0(
165
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallWater Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Exeter, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Customers say: True professional

"Bill was extremely responsive and a true professional. I could tell he had a wealth of knowledge. I had a short window of time to replace an indirect water heater. He was on it. Set the appt. to measure and the date to complete the job was exactly what I needed to keep guest plans for the upcoming weekend. I will be sure to keep his # handy!!! Great work, great job, and a nice guy. Hit the jackpot with this one!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Choosing between an electric water heater vs. a gas water heater comes down to personal preference. Overall, electric heaters are more energy efficient than their gas competitors. They’re also quieter to operate, take up less room, and don’t come with a risk of gas leaks. 

The downside is that electric water heaters cost more to operate than gas. They might also struggle to heat water fast enough for households that use large amounts of hot water. Lastly, a power outage could cause your electric water heater to stop working, whereas gas water heaters may still function.

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

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.

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

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.

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