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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

"Bruce and Bill of Williams and Associates Mechanical Contracting recently removed and replaced my 18 year old oil fired boiler and added an indirect fired water heater. I had been saving for this project for over a year and had been geeking out in my avid research (Thanks Internet!) of products available, reviews and costs, as well as the reputation and reliability of local heating and plumbing contractors. I knew what I wanted, I just needed to stay within my budget and find a contractor I could trust. It is therefore, my pleasure to let others know, on the same web review sites that I referred to, how overwhelming pleased I am to have worked with Bruce Williams and his team. They skillfully removed and installed the heating system in a day, took pride in their work and took the time to explain the new system and to fully answer all my questions. Bruce and Bill clearly like what they do for a living, have great people skills and work very well together. I was able to get the very best of products and still come well under budget. I cannot thank these guys enough! Honest, Professional and Reliable! My dusty, unfinished basement with my new Viessmann boiler, Carlin burner and HTP indirect fired water heater is now my favorite part of the house!"
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 had a 40 gallon water heater burst and reached out to multiple plumbing companies. John was the first to contact me and understood the urgency of the situation. He was extremely professional, explained the "who, what, why" of everything that could, should, and would be done and provided all possible options for replacement with 4 different quotes. I hired him and he singlehandedly replaced and upgraded my water heater with zero issues. Keep in mind this all took place in a 24 hour window. I WILL be using J&K again for ALL of my plumbing needs. CANNOT RECOMMEND ENOUGH."
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

Small jobs welcome

"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%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

When the water expands in a hot water heater, it puts pressure on your hot water pipes and can cause leaks or a rupture in the hot water tank under certain conditions. Pipes or water heaters may split due to the pressure where there is a backflow preventer that prevents the hot water heater from diffusing pressure by releasing water back to the public water line.

In these scenarios, a hot water heater expansion tank provides a place for the hot water heater to relieve pressure and prevent bursts and leaks.

Yes, a heat pump water heater can work in colder climates but it’s much more effective where it’s warm. The reason is that the heat pump needs ambient warmth in the air to compress. The less warmth, the more compression required, thus using more electricity and offsetting the energy-efficient benefits.

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.

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.

Any item that can hold on to moisture and encourage mold growth should be discarded and replaced following water damage. Upholstered items, such as armchairs and couches, and soft items, such as mattresses, usually must be thrown away once they've taken on a lot of water. Soft furniture is difficult to dry out, creating an inviting environment for mold.

You may also need to replace hardwood furniture following water damage if you're unable to fully dry it out. If you have appliances and electronics that have been fully submerged in water, particularly sewage, you'll need to replace those, too.

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